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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Juicy chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in caramelized brown sugar for the perfect sweet and savory bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheet with rack.
  2. Mix brown sugar and seasonings.
  3. Wrap chicken tenders with bacon.
  4. Coat in brown sugar mixture.
  5. Bake 25–30 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

Broil briefly for extra caramelization but monitor closely.