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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites on a white platter
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5 from 3 votes

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Stuffed Jalapeno Bites

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

Ingredients

  • 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