Smoked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs
Experience a flavor explosion with these Smoked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs. Stuffed with creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and wrapped in crispy bacon, these bombs are a must-try for any BBQ enthusiast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Toothpicks
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- BBQ sauce for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C). In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing it horizontally to create a pocket without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed. Place the chicken bombs in the smoker and smoke for 2-2.5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the bacon is crispy.
- During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the chicken bombs with BBQ sauce for added flavor.
- Remove from the smoker and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg