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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders That Will Wow Your Family

Enjoy delicious Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders with a sweet and savory flavor that the whole family will love.
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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 Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken tenders
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Bacon bits Turkey bacon is a great alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Honey can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Consider fresh minced garlic for bolder flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust according to your taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken tenders, bacon bits, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Arrange the coated chicken tenders in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Let the chicken tenders rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, freeze in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.

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