Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4–6 servings
• Category: Dinner / Appetizer
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: bacon wrapped chicken, brown sugar chicken, chicken tenders, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken tenders
• 8–10 slices bacon, cut in half
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for heat

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
2. Wrap each chicken tender with a half slice of bacon and place seam-side down on the rack.
3. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
4. Generously sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over each wrapped chicken tender.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
6. For extra caramelization, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use thick-cut bacon for extra crunch.
• Swap chicken tenders for chicken breasts cut into strips.
• Add a drizzle of hot honey after baking for sweet heat.