Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs (Smoker or Oven)
These jalapeño popper chicken bombs are smoky, cheesy, bacon-wrapped bites that are perfect for the smoker or oven. Juicy, bold, and completely RIDIC-ULICIOUS!
Ingredients
- 6 large jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1½ lbs chicken thighs boneless
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce or honey optional
Instructions
- Cut tops off jalapeños and remove seeds and membranes.
- Mix cream cheese and shredded cheese. Fill each jalapeño.
- Pound chicken thighs to even thickness.
- Season both sides of chicken.
- Wrap chicken around each stuffed jalapeño.
- Wrap bacon around each bundle.
Smoker
- Preheat smoker to 275°F.
- Cook for 60–75 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Brush with glaze in final 10–15 minutes if desired.
Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake 35–45 minutes on a wire rack.
- Broil 2–3 minutes for crispy bacon if needed.
Notes
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Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts
- Don’t skip resting before slicing
- Great for meal prep or entertaining
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 649kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 31gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 1066mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1221IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 1mg
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