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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Bacon-wrapped chicken tenders with a simple brown sugar coating that turns glossy and caramelized in the oven while the chicken stays tender.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon brown sugar chicken, bacon brown sugar chicken tenders, bacon brown sugar chicken tenders recipe, bacon-wrapped brown sugar chicken tenders, brown sugar bacon wrapped chicken tenders, brown sugar bacon wrapped chicken tenders recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking dish or baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken tenders
  • 8 slices bacon
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less for preferred heat level

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Combine ⅔ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl.
  • Lightly coat each of the 8 boneless, skinless chicken tenders in the sugar mixture before wrapping each chicken tender with one of the 8 slices bacon.
  • Place the wrapped chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and top with the remaining sugar mixture.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftover & Make Ahead Instructions
  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat: Microwave 20–30 seconds until warmed through, or bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, or air fry at 360°F for 4–5 minutes, until the bacon is crisp.
  • Freezer: Cool completely, freeze tenders on a parchment-lined sheet pan for 2 hours (until solid), then transfer to a freezer bag/container for up to 3 months.
  • From Frozen: Air fry at 360°F for 10–12 minutes or bake at 375°F for 18–20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the bacon is crisp.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate in an airtight container. Note: the brown sugar will weep the longer it sits.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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