🥓 Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
🔹️➡️✅️◾️👉 Crispy, juicy, sweet, and smoky — these Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are pure perfection! Tender chicken strips wrapped in bacon and coated in brown sugar caramelize beautifully in the oven. Simple to make, yet packed with flavor, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners, game days, or party appetizers. You’ll love how easy and irresistible they are!
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 8 strips)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 8 bacon strips
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to
375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with foil for easy cleanup. - In a bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken strips and toss until well coated.
- Wrap each piece with a strip of bacon, seam side down in the dish.
- Sprinkle any remaining brown sugar on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and chicken is fully cooked (
165°F / 74°C). For extra crunch, broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
🔥 Pro Tips
- ✅ Use regular bacon (not thick-cut) for even cooking.
- ✅ Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chili powder for a spicy kick.
- ✅ Let tenders rest 5 minutes before serving — the glaze sets perfectly.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with ranch dressing, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce. Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
