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A close-up image of golden-brown chicken tenders glazed with a glossy sweet and savory sauce, topped with crispy bacon bits and sprinkled with brown sugar. The dish is plated on a rustic white plate with a side of fresh greens, with a background of wooden table and natural lighting highlighting the textures of the crispy tenders, caramelized bacon, and sticky glaze.

Sweet and Savory Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders Delight

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A flavorful combination of crispy chicken tenders glazed with a sweet and savory sauce, topped with bacon and brown sugar, baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
  3. Arrange chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, then brush with the glaze.
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the tenders and top with crumbled bacon.
  6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until caramelized and crispy.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, broil the tenders for 2 minutes at the end.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or brown sugar as desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 tenders
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg