Bacon Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Bites

Rating: 4.33 stars
15 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 8
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

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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Ingredients

24
Original recipe yields 24 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

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  • Slice stems from jalapeno peppers, cut a long slit into the sides, and remove seeds from peppers.

  • 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.

  • 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; 3.2 g total fat; 18 mg cholesterol; 268 mg sodium. 2.3 g carbohydrates; 6.6 g protein; Full Nutrition

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Anne
Rating: 5 stars
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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SunnyDaysNora
Rating: 3 stars
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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15 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 8
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Anne
Rating: 5 stars
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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leola
Rating: 4 stars
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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Anne
Rating: 5 stars
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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SunnyDaysNora
Rating: 3 stars
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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Cat
Rating: 5 stars
05/30/2016
After reading the reviews l made these changes: added Greek... cream cheese and Greek yogurt which you can find at Walmart& Ralphs. I added just enough of the cream cheese to line the pepper around the inside sliced a whole skinless boneless chicken breast (it's the only thing I had) and with the thinner half cute that into stripes and then into half's once l seasoned them with taco seasoning l you can also find on this site. I soaked the skewers in water for 7 hrs. So the skewers won't burn on the grill. I even tried using turkey bacon on one I had to put two skewers just to hold the t.b. in place and I would suggest putting the turkey bacon popper over direct heat (hot spot) to crisp it up.the chicken breast and the t.b. poppers came out perfectly moist. This recipe is very inventive thank you Alisa for sharing it's a keeper. Read More
the bug
Rating: 4 stars
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
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Kayla
Rating: 4 stars
04/16/2018
Good recipe I am doing Keto and this was a guilt free pleasure! I changed a few things: spread a thin layer of cream cheese in each pepper first changed to Turkey Bacon and used oven broiler at 500 for a total cook time of 25 Min. They where perfect! Thanks! Read More
MBM
Rating: 4 stars
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
rick
Rating: 4 stars
07/25/2016
tried it really liked the results thanks!! Read More
Brian
Rating: 5 stars
09/25/2017
Made them for a garage football party and they were a big hit. Read More
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