Bacon Brown Sugar Tenders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
450 g chicken tenders or chicken breasts, cut into strips
→ Meat
02 -
8 slices bacon
→ Seasonings
03 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
05 -
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 -
Salt, to taste
07 -
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sweetener
08 -
120 g brown sugar, light or dark
→ Fat
09 -
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
→ Garnish
10 -
Chopped parsley (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 -
Combine chicken strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
03 -
Wrap each chicken strip with a slice of bacon, securing ends with a toothpick if necessary.
04 -
Pour brown sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll each bacon-wrapped chicken strip in the sugar, pressing gently for adhesion. Sprinkle any excess sugar over the top.
05 -
Arrange the prepared chicken pieces on the baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter to enhance browning.
06 -
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C.
07 -
Broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, monitoring closely, to achieve a golden and crisp exterior.
08 -
Serve hot, spooning over any pan juices, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.