Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
A delicious combination of sweet and savory chicken tenders wrapped in bacon, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- enough to wrap strips Bacon strips Use thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with Kosher salt.
- Wrap each chicken breast with bacon strips and secure them with toothpicks if necessary.
- Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the wrapped chicken.
- Place the chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crispy.
- Let cool slightly, remove toothpicks, and serve.
Notes
Consider soaking toothpicks in water before use to prevent them from burning in the oven. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain its juices. For a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the brown sugar before sprinkling it on the chicken.