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Crispy Beef Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Crispy Beef Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders You'll Love

Irresistibly crispy beef bacon brown sugar chicken tenders that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tenders
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Tenders Feel free to substitute with chicken breasts if you prefer.
  • 8 slices Beef Bacon For variety, try traditional or turkey bacon.
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap in dark brown sugar or coconut sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika or chili powder can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic, just reduce as desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onions can be used instead.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for spice, can omit if desired.
For Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt Adjust for low-sodium diet.
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Fresh ground preferred for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Avocado Oil Neutral oils can be used if preferred.
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Chives Adds freshness and color.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper coated lightly with oil.
  2. Pat chicken tenders dry and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Wrap each chicken tender with a strip of beef bacon snugly.
  5. Roll wrapped tenders in the brown sugar spice mixture, coating fully.
  6. Place wrapped tenders on baking sheet seam-side down with space in between.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest on a wire rack for a few minutes.
  9. Optional: Garnish with parsley or chives before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These tenders are perfect for weeknight dinners and make an impressive appetizer for entertaining guests.

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