Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate party appetizer – Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites! These irresistible morsels combine the bold flavors of jalapeños, the savory goodness of cream cheese, and the smoky, crunchy delight of bacon, all wrapped around tender chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Toothpicks (for securing)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
2. Carefully fill each jalapeño half with a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture.
3. Place a piece of chicken on top of each stuffed jalapeño half. Wrap each with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the prepared bites on a foil-lined baking sheet with a wire rack. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
5. Let the Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites cool slightly before serving. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time!
Notes
To ensure your Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites turn out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:
Adjust Spice Level: For a milder version, use fewer jalapeños or remove more of the seeds and membranes. For an extra kick, leave in some of the jalapeño seeds.
Crispy Bacon: Make sure to bake the bites long enough to achieve crispy, golden-brown bacon.
Cooking Time and Temperature: The baking time and temperature mentioned in the instructions will result in perfectly cooked chicken and crispy bacon.
Seasoning Adjustments: Feel free to experiment with the seasoning blend to suit your personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0