Description
These chicken tenders combine crispy bacon and sweet brown sugar for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup bacon bits (cooked and crumbled)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add chicken tenders, bacon bits, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and bacon bits are crispy.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the tenders a day in advance and store them in the fridge. Consider using an air fryer for a crispier outcome.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg