Go Back
Spicy Grilled Jalapeno Chicken Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

Grilled Jalapeño Popper Chicken

This Grilled Jalapeño Popper Chicken blends tender chicken, spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and smoky bacon for a perfect weeknight grill session.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Small and medium
  • 1 Cutting board Large
  • 1 Meat mallet
  • 1 Grill Outdoor or Weber Searwood XL
  • 1 Grill-safe brush For BBQ sauce

Ingredients
  

For the Rub

  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons rub mixture
  • 1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese Tillamook preferred

For the Chicken

  • 4 jalapeños medium sized
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices bacon
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the rub ingredients. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of the rub, and the shredded cheddar. Mix until well combined.
  • Cut tops off jalapeños and slice lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and set aside.
  • Slice chicken breasts open lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Pound into ¼-inch thickness.
  • Stuff sliced jalapeño and ¼ of cream cheese mix into chicken. Close, season with rub, and wrap with 2 slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks.
  • Heat grill to medium (350℉-375℉). Grill chicken ~6 minutes per side or until bacon is rendered and chicken cooked. Adjust heat if flare-ups occur.
  • Reduce heat to low. Brush BBQ sauce on both sides and cook an additional 3–4 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from grill, rest 4 minutes, remove toothpicks and serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite grilled vegetables or a fresh green salad for a full summer meal.