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Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders That Wow

Delight your family with Homemade Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders, a 5-ingredient recipe packed with flavors and crispy goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tenders
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders or chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Bacon Bits homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a substitute
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken tenders, bacon bits, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and bacon bits crisp up.
  5. Check that the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and ensure the tenders are not overcrowded on the baking sheet for even cooking.

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