Description
Smoked Beef Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders offer a sweet‑savory twist on classic chicken fingers, featuring tender chicken wrapped in smoky beef and coated with caramelized brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. This easy oven‑baked recipe delivers crisp, flavorful bites in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Serve with a fresh salad or creamy dip for a crowd‑pleasing meal that balances indulgence and simplicity. Enjoy smoky taste tonight, pure
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 8 ounces smoked beef, cut into strips
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Wrap each chicken tender with a strip of smoked beef and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Roll the wrapped tenders in the brown sugar mixture until well coated.
- Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter or oil.
- Bake for 20‑25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is caramelized and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let cool briefly, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- place a wire rack on the baking sheet. Allow tenders to rest a few minutes before serving to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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