Description
Crispy bacon wrapped around juicy chicken tenders, coated in a sweet brown sugar glaze—perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Coat the wrapped chicken in the brown sugar mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken tenders for about 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and drizzle any remaining glaze on top.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate in the brown sugar-soy mixture for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: bacon, chicken tenders, sweet and savory, quick dinner, weeknight meal