Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
Easy Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, offering a quick and satisfying meal option that your family will adore.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon bits
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken tenders, bacon bits, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until the chicken is well-coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the bacon is crispy.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg