Description
Heavenly Top Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a delicious fusion of savory chicken and crispy bacon, enveloped in a sweet brown sugar glaze. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these tenders promise a flavor explosion with every bite. The irresistible aroma wafting through your kitchen will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and delightful to serve, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked preferred)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and mustard until smooth.
- Place wrapped chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy (165°F internal temperature).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg