Description
This recipe pairs smoky bacon with molasses-rich brown sugar to create bundles of salty, sweet chicken bliss, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Roll the bacon-wrapped chicken tenders in the brown sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sear each chicken tender for 2 minutes on each side until the bacon is crispy.
- Transfer the tenders to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy the sweet and savory flavors!
Notes
You can refrigerate the wrapped tenders before cooking. For reheating, use a 350°F oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, bacon, brown sugar, appetizers, easy recipe