🍗 Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders 🥓

A Sweet and Savory Delight That Brings Everyone to the Table

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled 🥓
- 1 lb chicken tenders (about 8-10 pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat the Oven:  
   Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil.

2. Mix the Seasonings:  
   In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. Prepare the Chicken:  
   Lay the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle the mixed seasonings over the chicken tenders, ensuring a good coat.

4. Add the Bacon:  
   Distribute the crumbled bacon pieces over the seasoned chicken tenders.

5. Bake:  
   Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the bacon turns crispy.

6. Ready to Serve:  
   Remove from the oven and serve the Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders hot. Enjoy the delectable blend of sweet and savory flavors!

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Proteins: 25g
- Fats: 15g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra crispy bacon topping, pre-cook the bacon until it's just short of your desired crispiness before crumbling. It will finish crisping up in the oven.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.

⏳ Preparation time ⌛
- Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4