Turkey Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
Transform your weeknight dinners with these Turkey Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders, a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors ready in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken is wrapped in crispy turkey bacon and coated in a caramelized brown sugar glaze, creating a dish that’s not only quick to prepare but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect as an appetizer, main course, or party snack, these tenders are sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside fresh salads for a well-rounded meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people (8 tenders) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Season chicken tenders with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Toss with brown sugar until coated.
- Wrap each chicken tender with one slice of turkey bacon and place seam side down in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and bacon is crisp.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg