Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites You’ll Crave!
These Spicy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Chicken Bites are the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jalapeños
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around each filled jalapeño half.
- Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese fillings for variety.
- Adjust the spice level by leaving some seeds in the jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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