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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites

    Published by Melissa on December 15, 2019 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 38 Comments

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    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. 

    Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites on a white platter

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 on a white platter
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    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites

    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizers and Snacks
    Keyword: Chicken
    Servings: 16 bites
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    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

    *Don't use thick sliced bacon

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    1. Barb | Creative Culinary

      January 29, 2015 at 11:44 pm

      Wow…these sound amazing Barbara; I seriously love everything about them. Thanks for sharing a part of your trip with us!

      Reply
    2. Jersey Girl Cooks

      January 29, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Perfect for a superbowl party! They look so yummy!

      Reply
    3. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

      January 28, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      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

      Reply
    4. Kitchen Belleicious

      January 28, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      the best of everything in one bite. this is the perfect gameday dish! perfect!

      Reply
    5. Rocky Mountain Woman

      January 28, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      These are definitely on the Super Bowl menu!

      Reply
    6. kristy

      January 28, 2015 at 4:15 am

      Oh wow… this looks so inviting. Love how you created it. Must be so tasty good.
      Enjoy your day !
      Blessings, Kristy

      Reply
    7. MM

      January 27, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      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!!!!

      Reply
    8. Catherine

      January 27, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      These bites look delicious and would disappear in a minute!!

      Reply
    9. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction

      January 27, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Barbara,
      These little bites look delicious. Perfect for any party.
      Annamaria

      Reply
    10. Betty

      January 27, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      Yum! I love all of those flavors…they’d be so easy to eat!

      Reply
    11. Jane, The Heritage Cook

      January 27, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      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!

      Reply
    12. My Inner Chick

      January 27, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      I want
      all of these little sins!! xx

      Reply
    13. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

      January 27, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      These little bites look so tempting – I think I could just keep popping them in my mouth!

      Reply
    14. Lana Stuart

      January 27, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      How delicious! Perfect for all sorts of occasions!

      Reply
    15. Susan // the wimpy vegetarian

      January 27, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      These look fabulous! I would eat these right away and order seconds too!!

      Reply
    16. Carol

      January 27, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      Yes indeed-PERFECT football food! Those look amazing Barbara…..

      Reply
    17. Linda

      January 27, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      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

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    18. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      January 27, 2015 at 11:09 am

      They are so beautifully caramelized and divine!

      Reply
    19. Liz

      January 27, 2015 at 9:53 am

      These gems look irresistible!!! So glad I can now make them at home 🙂

      Reply
    20. Barbara Schieving

      January 27, 2015 at 9:44 am

      Thanks Hayley for sharing your appetizer with me!

      Reply
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