Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

 Ingredients

1 lb chicken tenders

8–10 slices bacon

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp black pepper

Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat

 Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne (if using).

Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon.

Roll wrapped tenders in the brown-sugar seasoning mix.

Arrange on the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

Bake 25–30 minutes, turning once, until bacon is crisp and chicken is cooked through.

Let rest 5 minutes before serving—the glaze gets even better as it cools slightly!