BBQ Chicken Poppers

BBQ Chicken Poppers

from burntpelletbbq.com
90 min
24 servings

BBQ chicken jalapeño poppers are the perfect shareable appetizer. Each bite is packed with sweet heat flavor.

Ingredients

  • 12 whole jalapeños
  • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ pound crispy bacon
  • 8 oz shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup of Ranch dressing

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the jalapeños in half and take out the core.

  2. 2

    Fry up the bacon in a pan until crispy. 

  3. 3

    Grill the chicken thighs over direct heat until it reaches 165°F then chop it up into bite size pieces

  4. 4

    Combine all of the ingredients for the filling in a bowl a bowl and mix thoroughly

  5. 5

    Stuff each halved jalapeño with the filling then smoke it at 225°F with maple wood for 30 minutes

  6. 6

    Brush on BBQ sauce and smoke for another 10-15 minutes until the jalapeños are softened

  7. 7

    Drizzle on ranch and serve!