Description
Deliciously sweet and savory chicken tenders wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect for weeknight meals or party appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Coat each bacon-wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture until they are well-covered.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors!
Notes
For creative variations, consider using maple syrup instead of brown sugar or trying turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, sweet and savory, party appetizer, weeknight meal