Name: Brown Sugar Bacon Chicken Tenders Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 Tablespoon garlic salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 8 chicken tenders (boneless); 8 strips bacon

These delicious brown sugar bacon chicken tenders are easy-to-make and a family favorite, perfect for a quick dinner or as a party appetizer.

I have a love for bacon, especially Brown Sugar Beacon Chicken Tenders. These are the perfect appetizer or even main dish to make for your family and friends.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make brown sugar bacon chicken tenders, you need the following ingredients:

Brown sugar
Cayenne pepper
Paprika
Garlic salt
Pepper
Boneless chicken tenders
Bacon

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

Raw chicken breast wrapped in bacon, coated with brown sugar, placed on a white plate with additional brown sugar around it.

Close-up of chicken pieces wrapped in bacon, topped with bread crumbs, placed on a wooden surface.

How to Make Brown Sugar Bacon Chicken Tenders

Preheat oven to 375℉.
Spray a cookie sheet or 9×13 inch pan, with nonstick cooking spray
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
Take each chicken tender and wrap one piece of bacon around each one.
Then roll the chicken, and pat the brown sugar mixture into the chicken tender.
Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until you cut into the chicken and the juices run clear.
Dip in your favorite sauce and enjoy.

Recipe Modifications

To Make These Tenders Bite-Size: Cut your raw chicken tenders into small bites, similar to the size of cookie dough balls. Cut the bacon slices into thirds, wrap it around the chicken bite, and stick a toothpick to ensure it stays. Roll them in brown sugar, and bake at 375℉ for 15 to 20 minutes.
Sauces: You can serve these chicken tenders without sauce, but we also recommend the following: honey mustard, BBQ sauce, fry sauce, teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, chipotle mayo dip, and ranch sauce.
Using Chicken Breasts: This recipe can also be modified to use chicken breasts instead of chicken tenders. Increase your cooking time and possibly double your bacon so that there is enough to wrap around the chicken breasts.

Close-up of seasoned chicken breasts wrapped in bacon, arranged on a white plate, with the focus on the texture of the meat and seasoning.

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Brown Sugar Bacon Chicken Tenders Recipe

4.80 from 5 votes

These delicious brown sugar bacon chicken tenders are easy-to-make and a family favorite, perfect for a quick dinner or as a party appetizer.

4 servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

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Ingredients

Equipment

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375℉.
Spray a cookie sheet or 9×13 inch pan, with nonstick cooking spray
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
Take each chicken tender and wrap one piece of bacon around each one.
Then roll the chicken, and pat the brown sugar mixture into the chicken tender.
Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until you cut into the chicken and the juices run clear.
Dip in your favorite sauce and enjoy.

Notes

To Make These Tenders Bite-Size: Cut your raw chicken tenders into small bites, similar to the size of cookie dough balls. Cut the bacon slices into thirds, wrap it around the chicken bite, and stick a toothpick to ensure it stays. Roll them in brown sugar, and bake at 375℉ for 15 to 20 minutes.
Sauces: You can serve these chicken tenders without sauce, but we also recommend the following: honey mustard, BBQ sauce, fry sauce, teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, chipotle mayo dip, and ranch sauce.
Using Chicken Breasts: This recipe can also be modified to use chicken breasts instead of chicken tenders. Increase your cooking time and possibly double your bacon so that there is enough to wrap around the chicken breasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 457 kcal · Carbohydrates: 42 g · Protein: 27 g · Fat: 20 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 93 mg · Sodium: 2163 mg · Potassium: 528 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 40 g · Vitamin A: 294 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 44 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Cost: $12

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Appetizer

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Questions & Reviews

Megan Tea says:

I made these last night. They were amazing. Everyone I. My family loved them. They had amazing flavor and they were fun to make!
Alli says:

Could these be done in an air fryer instead of the oven?
Rachel McNinch says:

This recipe was quick & easy to put together! I did only 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper and it was still pretty spicy! My kids couldn’t handle the heat.. I’d almost recommend 1/4 tsp or less to avoid the heat!! Overall, delish! Love the bacon & chicken combo with the brown sugar. Delish!
Candice Allmond says:

Yummy. Everone, including my 4 year old who does eat chicken loved these tenders. I seasoned exactly as the recipe called for and it was not too spicy.
Momma Cyd says:

Maybe just avoid the heat all together for the kids!
Momma Cyd says:

Chicken tenders are so delicious in the Air Fryer.
Rachel Marquardt says:

Delicious and so easy! I cut way back on the cayenne and it was still a tad spice but so good. Pairs well with the brown sugar and bacon green beans.
Keri says:

These turned out really yummy. I only used 1/2 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper after reading the other reviews, and I could just barely taste it. Also, the bacon wasn’t cooked at the end of the 30 minutes, so I popped them upside down in the air fryer for 6 minutes and they crisped right up. I think these might pair well with coconut rice. My husband said he wants to cook them on the smoker next time - just an idea.
Momma Cyd says:

Cooking them on a smoker sounds amazing!