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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare Bacon Brown Sugar Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix the crumbled bacon, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy these incredibly delicious Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders!