This bacon brown sugar chicken tender is a dangerously delicious combo of sweet and savory with a hint of smokiness. Enrobed with bacon, doused in brown sugar, garlic and paprika, they give way to a succulent, caramelized crust encasing a juicy chicken center. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, these tenders are sure to please everyone at the table!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Savory and Sweet Mix: The combination of bacon’s saltiness and brown sugar’s sweetness makes for tenders that are brimming with flavor.
Bare-Bones Ingredients: You need only six ingredients, many of which you probably already have at home.
Never start from scratch: This is a dish that everyone knows how to make — no more than a few steps required, no difficult techniques.
They’re great as an appetizer, party snack, or main dish with your favorite sides.
Key Ingredients:
Chicken Tenders: If you don’t have chicken tenders, you could use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut them into strips. Bone-in thighs can be used as well for a juicier result.
Bacon: Thick-cut bacon is perfect if you’re looking for a heartier bite, but it’ll take a little longer to crisp up than the regular stuff. You can also opt for turkey bacon, for a lighter alternative.
Brown Sugar: You can use We plan to do scout brown sugar both light and dark sugar will work for this recipe Dark brown sugar will lend a deeper molasses flavor.
Seasonings: You can adjust the seasonings. Use cayenne if you want a little heat, or substitute the paprika for smoked paprika for extra smokiness.
