Hot Honey Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

Hot Honey Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

from burntpelletbbq.com
60 min

Hot Honey Chicken Jalapeño Poppers are an upgraded version of one of the best appetizers. A sweet and spicy bite leaving you craving more!

Ingredients

  • 12 jalapeños
  • 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pound of bacon
  • 1 block cream cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp Morning Buzz Hot Honey rub

Directions

  1. 1

    Trim all of the excess fat off of the chicken thighs then season them with Morning Buzz Hot Honey rub.

  2. 2

    Grill them over direct heat until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook 1 pound of bacon until crispy then place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess grease.

  4. 4

    Chop up the chicken and bacon into bite sized pieces then combine them in a bowl with the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and mayo. Mix thoroughly so that all of the ingredients are combined.

  5. 5

    Slice the jalapeños in half, then take out the core and seeds.

  6. 6

    Stuff each jalapeño with the mixture from the bowl then place them on an oiled wire rack.

  7. 7

    Place the wired rack on the smoker at 250°F for 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Once the jalapeños are softened, remove them from the smoker. Drizzle hot honey on top and garnish with chives.