Description
These Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders are a comforting dish with a sweet exterior and savory interior, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Bacon substitutes (like turkey bacon, beef bacon, or chicken strips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir well.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon substitute, securing with a toothpick if needed, then roll in the brown sugar mixture.
- Place the wrapped chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dips or sides.
Notes
Adjust spices to your liking. Can be made ahead of time and are perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, brown sugar chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal