Description
Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders offer a mouthwatering fusion of sweet and savory, creating the ultimate comfort food. These tender chicken strips are wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a rich brown sugar sauce, making them perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Simple to prepare yet impressive in flavor, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, thyme, soy sauce, and olive oil until combined.
- Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the wrapped chicken in the baking dish and drizzle the glaze over each piece.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg