Brown Sugar Chili Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Strips
These baked chicken tenders are wrapped in turkey bacon and seasoned with smoked paprika, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and light brown sugar for a smoky-sweet barbecue flavor. They make an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer for casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar Chili Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 19 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.
- 2
Mix paprika, salt, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of each chicken tender. Wrap each tender with bacon, tucking the ends in to secure.
- 3
Mix brown sugar and chili powder together in a small bowl. Gently roll each bacon-wrapped tender in the brown sugar mixture, pressing down to ensure good coverage.
- 4
Arrange the tenders on top of the prepared cooling rack, making sure not to overcrowd.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 250.92 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 37.98 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 11.14 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.39 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.16 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.41 mg High 30%
- Sodium 606.66 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 10.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 13.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Chili Bacon Wrapped Chicken Strips is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Powder, and Onion Powder. Each serving provides about 250.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar Chili Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Powder, Onion Powder, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar Chili Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Strips?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 250.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar Chili Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar Chili Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Strips healthy?
- Brown Sugar Chili Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 250.92 calories and 37.98 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 606.66 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.16 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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