Bacon Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Bites

Name: Bacon Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Bites
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 24 appetizers
Ingredients: 1 pound jalapeno peppers; 1 pound chicken tenderloins, halved; 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste; 1 onion, cut into thin wedges; 1 pound bacon, cut in half crosswise

Rating: 4.41 stars

17 Ratings
16 Reviews
4 Photos

I never really cared for the cream cheese versions of stuffed jalapeno peppers, so I came up with my own. It takes a little prep work, but they are so worth it! Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

By Alisa

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

40 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 appetizers

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 pound jalapeno peppers
1 pound chicken tenderloins, halved
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 onion, cut into thin wedges
1 pound bacon, cut in half crosswise

Directions

Step 1
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

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Step 2
Slice stems from jalapeno peppers, cut a long slit into the sides, and remove seeds from peppers.
Step 3
Sprinkle chicken tenderloin pieces with seasoned salt and garlic powder. Place a piece of chicken into the hollow of each pepper; top with an onion wedge. Wrap pepper completely in bacon and secure with toothpicks. Repeat with remaining peppers, chicken, onion, and bacon.
Step 4
Grill bacon-wrapped peppers on the preheated grill until chicken tenderloin is no longer pink, the juices run clear, the pepper is tender, and the bacon is crisp, about 15 minutes. Flip peppers occasionally during cooking. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the chicken in a pepper should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

65 calories; protein 6.6g; carbohydrates 2.3g; fat 3.2g; cholesterol 17.6mg; sodium 268.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

Anne

05/14/2016

While everything is better with cream cheese as the other reviews state this is an amazing dairy free option for those who are craving jalapeno poppers and may have an allergy. Also using just bacon as the only fat keeps this light. I used less bacon than the recipe called for to make it lighter. Bravo. Read More

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(2)

Most helpful critical review

SunnyDaysNora

Allstar

04/18/2015

These were very very bland as written. There is no seasoning to flavor these at all. We basted with BBQ sauce the last 5 minutes of cooking and it added a lot of flavor- really the only flavor. If I were to make these again I would- like the last reviewer- add cream cheese. I think I would also add some BBQ sauce to the filling. Read More

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(1)

17 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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leola

03/16/2013

I think if you leave the cream cheese in there it would be fantastic!! Lots of flavor exploding! Read More

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(3)

Anne

05/14/2016

Helpful

(2)

SunnyDaysNora

Allstar

04/18/2015

Helpful

(1)

the bug

04/19/2018

Made a few adjustments and this turned out great. Seasoned chicken with creole seasoning placed cream cheese in peppers and cooked in air fryer. Very good. Will make again with these adjustments. Read More

Tah Brillant Jephte

11/11/2019

so so good wow I love it Read More

Elizabeth F Smith

04/30/2021

Great recipe. After reading other reviews, I stuffed jalapenos first with spicy pimiento cheese (homemade) then chicken tenders, then wrapped with bacon. I put them on long metal skewers and grilled for 25 minutes. Big hit! Read More

rick

07/25/2016

tried it really liked the results thanks!! Read More

MBM

09/11/2016

Made them with more seasoning; a VERY finely minced Tai chili mixed with garlic powder and salt. Dredged chicken pieces in that mixture and proceeded with the rest of the recipe. Read More

Taylor Davis

05/08/2015

Perfect if you add cream cheese between the chicken send the jalapeno and top with cheddar cheese in the last few minutes Read More

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Bacon Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Bites

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 64.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 13 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 5 %

saturated fat: 5 %

cholesterol: 6 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 29 %

vitamin b6: 13 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 4 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 11 %

thiamin: 8 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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leola

03/16/2013

I think if you leave the cream cheese in there it would be fantastic!! Lots of flavor exploding!

Helpful

(3)

Anne

05/14/2016

Helpful

(2)

SunnyDaysNora

Allstar

04/18/2015

Helpful

(1)

the bug

04/19/2018

Made a few adjustments and this turned out great. Seasoned chicken with creole seasoning placed cream cheese in peppers and cooked in air fryer. Very good. Will make again with these adjustments.

Tah Brillant Jephte

11/11/2019

so so good wow I love it

Elizabeth F Smith

04/30/2021

rick

07/25/2016

tried it really liked the results thanks!!

MBM

09/11/2016

Made them with more seasoning; a VERY finely minced Tai chili mixed with garlic powder and salt. Dredged chicken pieces in that mixture and proceeded with the rest of the recipe.

Taylor Davis