Description
Savor the rich and spicy flavors of Grilled Jalapeño Popper Chicken! This mouthwatering dish features succulent chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy blend of jalapeños and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues, this gluten-free recipe is a crowd-pleaser that combines comfort food with a delightful kick. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s an excellent choice for impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 medium-sized jalapeños
- 8 slices of 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
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (350℉ – 375℉).
- In a small bowl, mix coconut sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the rub.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of the rub and cheddar cheese.
- Prepare the jalapeños by halving them and removing seeds.
- Slice each chicken breast open lengthwise and pound to an even thickness.
- Stuff each breast with half a jalapeño and cream cheese mixture; close and wrap with bacon.
- Grill each piece for about 6 minutes per side until cooked through and bacon is crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg