Smoked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs
Introducing the ultimate flavor bomb that will ignite your taste buds – Smoked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs! 🔥🌶️🧀 This recipe combines the spicy kick of jalapeños with the creamy goodness of cream cheese, all wrapped in juicy chicken and perfectly smoked to perfection. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping dish!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 large jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Bacon strips
- BBQ sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
- Flatten out the chicken breasts and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Spread the cheese mixture onto the halved jalapeños and place them on top of the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Roll up the chicken breasts and wrap them with bacon strips.
- Place the chicken bombs in the smoker and smoke for 1.5-2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last 15 minutes of smoking, brush the chicken bombs with BBQ sauce.
- Let the chicken bombs rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 35g
Popular Questions:
- Q: Can I substitute the cream cheese with another type of cheese?
A: Yes, you can use any type of cheese that melts well for this recipe.
Helpful Tips:
- Try adding diced bacon to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
Expert Secrets:
- Brine the chicken breasts before seasoning for extra juiciness.