Bacon BBQ Chicken Bombs

Step 1

If using chicken breasts, cut them lengthwise into thin fillets, each fillet will make one bomb.

Step 2

Pound the chicken fillets between parchment paper until about ¼ inch thin.

Step 3

Season each with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Wash jalapenos, cut stem off, slice lengthwise, remove seeds and clean out center

Step 5

Rinse jalapenos a second time.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and chedder cheese until well blended.

Step 7

Fill each jalapeno half with about 1 Tbs or little more of cheese mixture.

Step 8

Place filled jalapeno half, cheese side down on chicken fillets and roll chicken around jalapeno.

Step 9

It doesn't always close the way you think it should. No worries! The bacon will pull it all together.

Step 10

Wrap 2 pieces of bacon (one at a time) tightly around the rolled chicken, start at one end, wrap half the fillet and finish the 2nd half with the other piece of bacon, and tuck bacon into itself to seal ends closed.

Step 11

You do not need toothpicks, because it all comes together in the cooking process.

Step 12

FOR GRILL VERSION :

Step 13

Preheat grill to 350 degree and place chicken bombs on the grill to cook over indirect for approximately 25-30 minutes.

Step 14

Turn chicken bombs on the grill every 5 minutes to ensure it is cooking evenly, and baste with barbecue sauce each time you turn it.

Step 15

Just before the chicken bombs are done, baste one last time.

Step 16

Be sure chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Step 17

If you have a meat thermometer, chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temp of 165 F, otherwise pierce chicken bombs with a fork.

Step 18

When they are done, remove from the grill, let them rest 5 minutes or so and serve and get ready to hear some accolades because these babies are very very tasty ... and Happy Grillin’

Step 19

FOR OVEN VERSION :

Step 20

Preheat oven to 400 degree and place chicken bombs on a foil lined baking sheet.

Step 21

Bake for 20 minutes, turning once to help cook the bacon.

Step 22

*I suggest to change baking sheets/pans in order to loose some of the bacon fat.

Step 23

Reduce heat to 375 degree, line another baking sheet or pan, and place chicken bombs in a new one.

Step 24

Brush each chicken bomb with barbecue sauce, then use a spatula to flip them over to the other side, and brush the tops with more sauce and return to the oven for 5-6 minutes.

Step 25

Remove from oven, brush on more sauce, and place under broil setting for a few minutes so bacon can crisp completely, and the chicken is totally cooked through.

Step 26

Remove from the oven and let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Step 27

Slice into ½-1 inch slices and ENJOY!