Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
A tantalizingly simple appetizer, these bacon-wrapped chicken tenders glazed with brown sugar make for a delectable sweet and savory indulgence—ideal for game day gatherings or any casual celebration.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 strips bacon
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Set your oven to preheat at 375°F.
- Slice each chicken breast lengthwise into four slender strips.
- Combine the brown sugar, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Toss the chicken strips thoroughly in the brown sugar mixture to ensure an even coating.
- Wrap each sugared chicken tender with a slice of bacon and place into a baking dish.
- Distribute any remaining brown sugar mixture over the bacon-wrapped chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon becomes crisp and the chicken is fully cooked through.