Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Grilled Jalapeño Popper Chicken. This irresistible dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy blend of jalapeños and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in crispy bacon for an explosion of flavor. The addition of BBQ sauce creates a smoky sweetness that elevates this dish to perfection. Ideal for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues, this gluten-free recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, you’ll want to make this crowd-pleaser again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 medium-sized jalapeños
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese
- BBQ sauce for basting
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Create the rub by mixing coconut sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In another bowl, combine softened cream cheese with the rub mixture and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Prepare the chicken by slicing it open lengthwise to create a pocket for the filling. Stuff each breast with jalapeño halves and the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with two slices of bacon, securing them with toothpicks.
- Grill over medium heat until cooked through (about 6 minutes per side), basting with BBQ sauce towards the end.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg