Description
Succulent Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders deliver sweet and savory magic on a single plate. Crispy, caramelized edges and rich flavor combinations guarantee delightful dining moments you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
Sweetener:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F to create an ideal environment for crispy bacon and juicy chicken tenders.
- Transform chicken breasts into uniform tenders by slicing lengthwise, utilizing slightly frozen meat for precise cutting.
- Create a flavor foundation by thoroughly coating chicken tenders with brown sugar, salt, and pepper, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Enrobe each tender with a spiraling bacon wrap, carefully positioning the meat to maximize caramelization and prevent excessive overlapping.
- Arrange bacon-wrapped tenders in a foil-lined baking dish, positioning them seam-side down and sprinkling remaining brown sugar for enhanced caramelization.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches optimal internal temperature and bacon achieves a golden, crisp texture, potentially finishing under the broiler for extra crunchiness.
Notes
- Effortlessly slice chicken when slightly frozen for clean, even cuts that make preparation smoother and faster.
- Ensure complete bacon coverage by spiraling carefully, allowing each tender to get that perfect crispy exterior without leaving any bare spots.
- For low-carb options, replace brown sugar with a sugar-free alternative or use a light sprinkle of smoked paprika to maintain flavor complexity without added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg