Description
These Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Juicy chicken strips are wrapped in smoky bacon, coated in brown sugar, and baked until caramelized and golden. Whether you’re making them for a party appetizer, game day snack, or indulgent dinner, they’re a sticky, savory hit that disappears fast.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken tenders or boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
1 lb bacon (thin cut works best)
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
½ tsp black pepper
Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Wrap each chicken strip with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
In a shallow dish, mix brown sugar, paprika, and black pepper.
Roll each bacon-wrapped tender in the sugar mixture to coat well.
Arrange tenders on the wire rack.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning once halfway, until bacon is crisp and sugar is caramelized.
Let cool slightly before serving—the sugar will be hot and sticky!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 190 / Tender
- Fat: 10g / Tender
- Carbohydrates: 9g / Tender
- Protein: 14g / Tender