Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders
Bacon-wrapped chicken tenders with a simple brown sugar coating that turns glossy and caramelized in the oven while t... Bacon-wrapped chicken tenders with a simple brown sugar coating that turns glossy and caramelized in the oven while the chicken stays tender.
Ingredients
- 8 boneless
- 8 slices bacon
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less for preferred heat level)
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Directions
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1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Combine ⅔ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl.
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3
Lightly coat each of the 8 boneless, skinless chicken tenders in the sugar mixture before wrapping each chicken tender with one of the 8 slices bacon.
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Place the wrapped chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and top with the remaining sugar mixture.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve immediately.
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Source
https://therecipecritic.com/bacon-brown-sugar-chicken-tenders/
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