Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Here’s a mouthwatering recipe for Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders!

Ingredients:

• For the Chicken Tenders:
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko works great)
• For the Bacon Brown Sugar Coating:
• 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Season the chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

1. Set Up Breading Station:

• Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
• Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs.

1. Prepare Bacon Brown Sugar Mixture:

• In a bowl, mix the crumbled bacon, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.

1. Coat Chicken Tenders:

• Place the breaded chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
• Press the bacon brown sugar mixture onto the top of each tender, ensuring they are well coated.

1. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.

1. Serve:

• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Enjoy these incredibly delicious Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders!