Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
A simple and flavorful recipe for chicken tenders coated in bacon and brown sugar, perfect for impressing friends or enjoying a tasty meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup bacon bits (cooked and crumbled)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Combine the crumbled bacon bits, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and toss until well-coated.
- Arrange the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute turkey bacon or omit the bacon altogether.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, bacon, brown sugar, easy recipe, savory, sweet