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Smoked Jalapeño Popper Chicken Bombs: The Ultimate Flavor Explosion


  • Author: WAFA LI
  • Total Time: 50 mins

Description

Crispy, smoky, and loaded with gooey cheese and spicy jalapeños — these are a flavor explosion!


Ingredients

🍗 6 oz cream cheese, softened
🧀 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese
🌶️ 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds optional for heat)
🫒 1 clove garlic, minced
🍗 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
🌾 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🍯 Optional: 1 tsp smoked paprika
🥓 Bacon strips (to wrap)
🧈 BBQ sauce or butter for brushing


Instructions

Mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and garlic — roll into 12 small balls.
Chill balls while mixing ground chicken with breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Flatten chicken mixture into small patties. Place a cheese ball in the center and wrap fully.
Wrap each “bomb” with bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Bake or smoke at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 mins, brushing with BBQ sauce last 5 mins.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 chicken bombs
  • Calories: ~180 kcal each