When it comes to game day snacking and appetizers, you just can’t beat the insanely craveable trio of sweet, savory, and crispy. This recipe for Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders checks off all those boxes and then some! We’re talking juicy chicken tenders enrobed in a sticky, caramelized brown sugar glaze with the most incredible bacon wrapper exterior. They’re utterly addictive.
The genius of these tenders lies in their surprising simplicity. You just need 5 basic ingredients and around 30 minutes for a downright show-stopping appetizer or snack that’ll have everybody going back for more. Grab some boneless, skinless chicken breasts along with thick-cut bacon, brown sugar, salt and pepper. That’s literally it!
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Buy NowWhile you could opt for the typical breaded chicken tender route, these get their delectable crispy crunch from that salty, smoky bacon wrapping instead. Such a brilliant shortcut to build incredible flavor and texture without the added hassle and mess of dredging and frying.
Start by cutting your chicken breasts into generous tender-sized strips. Give them a quick toss in the brown sugar seasoned with salt and pepper until every piece is coated in those sweet crystals. From there, you’ll simply wrap each tender with a slice of bacon in a tidy little package and arrange them all in a baking dish.
As they bake away, the brown sugar melts into a luscious, caramelized glaze that coats the tenders while simultaneously crisping up that bacon wrap to savory, crunchy perfection. Talk about a flavor and texture combo made in snacking heaven!
