Description
Smoky cheesy jalapeño chicken rolls deliver mouthwatering Mexican-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables. Crispy exterior and spicy-melty interior promise a zesty culinary adventure you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 10 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound (454 grams) hot Italian sausage
- 36 ounces (1021 grams) bacon (3 packs)
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons Slap Ya Mama Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 10 jalapeños
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions
- BBQ sauce for brushing
Instructions
- Heat smoker to 250°F, preparing for low and slow cooking of chicken rolls.
- Combine sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and green onions in a mixing bowl, creating a rich, creamy filling.
- Trim jalapeño peppers, slice lengthwise, and meticulously remove seeds to reduce intense heat.
- Generously stuff jalapeños with the prepared sausage and cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Lay chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, liberally seasoning with Cajun spices and black pepper.
- Carefully position stuffed jalapeño on each chicken breast, rolling tightly to encase the pepper completely.
- Wrap each rolled chicken breast with bacon strips, securing with toothpicks to maintain compact shape.
- Transfer chicken bombs to smoker grates, cooking for approximately 4 hours and rotating midway to ensure even smoking.
- During final 20-30 minutes, baste rolls with tangy BBQ sauce, continuing to smoke until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from smoker, let rest briefly, then remove toothpicks before serving these spicy, smoky delights.
Notes
- Select jalapeños with thick walls for easier stuffing and less risk of breaking during preparation.
- Remove seeds carefully to control spice level, using gloves to protect hands from pepper oils.
- Choose high-quality bacon with good fat content to ensure crispy exterior and moist chicken.
- Consider alternative cheese options like pepper jack or goat cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 678
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg