Go Back
–+ servings
Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken Bombs

Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken Bombs That Will Spice Up Dinner

These Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken Bombs combine smoky bacon, spicy jalapeños, and creamy cheese for a flavor-packed appetizer that will impress any gathering.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bombs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Neufchatel cream cheese Regular cream cheese can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Diced pickled jalapeno Fresh jalapeños can be used for more heat.
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Dried minced onion Fresh onion can be substituted.
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika Sweet paprika can be substituted.
  • 1 tsp Dried chives Fresh chives can replace dried ones.
  • 1 tbsp Minced flat-leaf parsley Can be omitted or replaced with cilantro.
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese Other melty cheeses can be used.
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs Chicken breasts can be used as a substitute.
  • 12 slices Bacon Turkey bacon can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Barbecue seasoning Store-bought or homemade blends can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue sauce Use your favorite sauce to enhance taste.

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • Meat Mallet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the smoker to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, jalapeños, salt, onion, paprika, chives, parsley, and cheddar cheese.
  3. Pound each chicken thigh to 1/4-inch thickness between plastic wrap.
  4. Scoop jalapeño filling onto the center of each pounded chicken thigh and wrap to secure.
  5. Wrap each chicken bomb with 3 to 5 strips of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
  6. Season the exterior of each wrapped chicken bomb with barbecue seasoning.
  7. Chill the chicken bombs in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
  8. Add wood chunks to the smoker and place chicken bombs directly on the grate.
  9. Smoke the chicken bombs for 30 minutes, flipping halfway and glazing with barbecue sauce towards the end.
  10. Rest the chicken bombs for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Make sure to pound the chicken thighs evenly for uniform cooking and use enough bacon to keep the filling intact.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!