Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken tenders
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with brown sugar and crumbled bacon.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey bacon for added lean protein.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Bake, Sear
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg