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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Ingredients
  

  • 1-pound chicken tenders (about 10 chicken tenders)
  • 10 strips bacon, sliced in half length-wise
  • ½ to 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • Parsley, for garnish, if desired

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  • Using a clean working surface or a baking sheet, arrange the chicken tenders in a row.
  • Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top and bottom of the chicken tenders, completely coating with the spices.
  • Wrap two sliced bacon strips around each chicken tender; tuck in the loose ends.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and chili powder.
  • Sprinkle this mixture generously over the top and the boorm of the bacon wrapped chicken tenders; press the sugar mixture into the chicken.
  • Arrange the chicken on a separate greased baking sheet.
  • Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is done and bacon is crisp.
  • If desired, broil for the last few minutes which will crisp the bacon.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired.