Description
Juicy chicken stuffed with a creamy jalapeno-cheese filling, wrapped in crispy bacon, and smoked to perfection. An impressive and flavorful BBQ dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapenos, deseeded and finely chopped
- 16 slices of bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Brine the chicken for 30 minutes (optional) and then flatten to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, and jalapenos to create the filling.
- Place a generous spoonful of filling in the center of each chicken piece and roll tightly.
- Wrap each chicken roll with bacon slices, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) using fruitwood like apple or cherry.
- Smoke chicken bombs for 2-3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: Brush with BBQ sauce during the last 15 minutes of smoking.
- Remove toothpicks before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve with coleslaw, corn on the cob, or ranch dressing. Adjust heat by varying jalapeno quantity or using spicier peppers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: BBQ
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken bomb
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: smoked chicken, jalapeno popper, BBQ chicken, bacon wrapped chicken