Jalapeño Chicken Bombs (Print)
Spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon come together in these irresistible BBQ chicken bombs.
# Ingredients:
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12 strips of bacon.
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BBQ sauce for brushing.
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1 tsp garlic powder.
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½ tsp smoked paprika.
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4 boneless chicken breasts (flattened).
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Salt and pepper to your liking.
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½ tsp onion powder.
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1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded.
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8 oz of cream cheese, softened.
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4-6 jalapeños, diced (remove seeds).
# Steps:
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Grab a bowl and combine cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended—you'll use this as the filling.
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Take each chicken breast and even out the thickness by pounding gently.
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Spoon some of the creamy jalapeño mix into the middle of each piece of chicken.
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Roll the chicken over the filling tightly. If you're worried about it opening, poke in a toothpick or two.
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Wrap 2 or 3 bacon slices around each chicken roll, making sure the filling stays inside.
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Heat your smoker to 275°F (135°C).
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Lay the bacon-wrapped pieces on the smoker and let them cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the inside of the chicken is 165°F (75°C) and bacon is crispy.
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In the last 15 minutes of cooking, brush your BBQ sauce all over the rolls to give them a sticky, tasty coating.
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Take the rolls out, give them a few minutes to cool down, slice into rounds, and dig in while they're warm.
# Notes:
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Packed with spicy jalapeños, gooey cheese, crunchy bacon, and a smoky kick, these chicken bombs are perfect for a BBQ or as a crowd favorite!