Description
A simple baked chicken dish with a sweet and salty coating, featuring a crunchy top from bacon bits and a sticky brown sugar glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup bacon bits (cooked and crumbled)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, add chicken tenders, bacon bits, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the ingredients.
- Arrange Chicken: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken tenders on the sheet in a single layer, allowing space between each piece for even cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon bits are crispy.
- Check Doneness: Make sure to verify that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached at least 165°F (75°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove the chicken tenders from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Mixing well ensures each tender gets a bit of bacon and sugar. Leaving space on the sheet lets hot air cook evenly. Letting the chicken rest keeps juices inside for a juicy result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg