These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites are a great appetizer to serve at a holiday party or any time you want a hearty appetizer. Spicy jalapeno pieces topped with tender chicken, wrapped in smokey bacon and covered in a spiced up barbecue sauce, then baked until the bacon is crisp and the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites are the perfect appetizer for almost any occasion. They’d be great for the bowl games, as part of a Weekend Ski Party, or on a cruise ship in the middle of the Caribbean.
Also included in this post is a Recipe Round Up. I’ve joined a fun group of bloggers to put together a roundup of recipes on the first day of every month. This month we’re sharing Cocktail Party Appetizers.
This is my version of an appetizer I had abroad the Oasis of the Seas and at the Sabor Mexican restaurant on the ship. I was sharing them with Hayley, The Domestic Rebel, and we loved them so much we ordered more.
When I got home, I couldn’t resist recreating this sweet, spicy appetizer.
They’re an easy appetizer to make; all you do is wrap jalapeños and chicken breast pieces with a half slice of bacon, then coat it in a spiced up barbecue sauce and bake them until the bacon’s crisp and the barbecue sauce is sticky.
I’ve made these bites twice since I got home from the cruise. The first time, when I took the pictures, I secured the bites with toothpicks before baking.
The second time I didn’t use a toothpick to hold them together and they were easier to make and easier to baste, so I’ve omitted the toothpicks from the recipe. You can just add a toothpick after they’re finished baking to make them easier to eat.
The jalapeno bites on the ship were super spicy, almost too spicy, so I toned down the spiciness in my sauce a little bit. But if you like it really spicy, just add more Tabasco to your barbecue sauce. I used my favorite barbecue sauce, Masterpiece original.
The recipe makes 16 bites, but if you’ve making them for a party, I’d suggest doubling the recipe. Enjoy!
Here’s a video showing how easy they are to make.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- a dash of Tabasco Sauce
- 2 jalapenos peppers
- 8 slices bacon cut in half*
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast cut in to 1 inch pieces
- Mexican Crema and Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce and Tabasco. (Add more Tabasco if you like it spicy.)
- Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove the stem and seeds. Cut each jalapeno half in to 4 pieces, so you have 16 pieces total.
- Place a piece of jalapeno on a piece of bacon. Top with a piece of chicken; wrap bacon around the chicken and jalapeno. Place seam side up on the prepared baking tray.
- Baste the top and sides of the bite with BBQ sauce. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove bites from the oven and flip the bites over; baste with remaining BBQ sauce. Return to the oven and bake another 10 to 15 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with chopped cilantro and a drizzle of Mexican Crema, Serve additional Crema on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
Cocktail Party Appetizers You’ll Love
Cheesy Spinach Egg Rolls
Ham and Cheese Hot Spinach Dip
Chicken Parmesan Roll Ups
Cranberry Fluff Cheesecake Bites
Baby Lamb Chops with Red and Green Sauces
Herbed Goat Cheese Ball
Hot Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites
Seafood Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Jalapeno Cheddar Pigs in a Blanket
Mini Honey Roasted Almond Cheese Balls
Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer
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Barb | Creative Culinary
Wow…these sound amazing Barbara; I seriously love everything about them. Thanks for sharing a part of your trip with us!
Jersey Girl Cooks
Perfect for a superbowl party! They look so yummy!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
I’ve made similar ones but they’re a bit different. Yours look really good mum! 😀 I love the heat of jalapenos but agree that sometimes, depending on the batch they can be really, really spicy! xxx
Kitchen Belleicious
the best of everything in one bite. this is the perfect gameday dish! perfect!
Rocky Mountain Woman
These are definitely on the Super Bowl menu!
kristy
Oh wow… this looks so inviting. Love how you created it. Must be so tasty good.
Enjoy your day !
Blessings, Kristy
MM
I have made something like this similar before instead of BBQ sauce using pepperjack cheese, with the chicken, and just cooking on the grill – yum yum! But this BBQ recipe sounds really amazing, and will have to give it a whirl!!!!
Catherine
These bites look delicious and would disappear in a minute!!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction
Barbara,
These little bites look delicious. Perfect for any party.
Annamaria
Betty
Yum! I love all of those flavors…they’d be so easy to eat!
Jane, The Heritage Cook
What a fantastic combination of flavors and textures Barbara! I love that you don’t need to skewer them until serving time. I’ll bet they would be good with poblano peppers for those who don’t want much heat – can’t wait to make them!
My Inner Chick
I want
all of these little sins!! xx
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living
These little bites look so tempting – I think I could just keep popping them in my mouth!
Lana Stuart
How delicious! Perfect for all sorts of occasions!
Susan // the wimpy vegetarian
These look fabulous! I would eat these right away and order seconds too!!
Carol
Yes indeed-PERFECT football food! Those look amazing Barbara…..
Linda
Wow! These sound awesome. What’s not to like? All those ingredients together in a bite would be a winner.
I have to try these for the Super Bowl Bash! Thanks for sharing.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
Angie@Angie's Recipes
They are so beautifully caramelized and divine!
Liz
These gems look irresistible!!! So glad I can now make them at home 🙂
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Hayley for sharing your appetizer with me!