Smoked Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken Bombs
Juicy smoked chicken thighs stuffed with a creamy jalapeno and cheese filling, seasoned with barbecue spices, and glazed with barbecue sauce for a bold, smoky, and cheesy dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoked
- Cuisine: American BBQ
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
8 oz Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup diced pickled jalapeno
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dried minced onion
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dried chives
1 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup barbecue seasoning
1/2 cup barbecue sauce of choice
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, jalapeno, salt, minced onion, smoked paprika, chives, parsley, and cheddar until smooth.
- Lay out chicken thighs, pat dry, and spoon filling into the center of each thigh.
- Roll tightly around the filling and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Season outside of chicken with barbecue seasoning.
- Preheat smoker or grill to 250°F (120°C) and place chicken bombs inside.
- Smoke for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Brush with barbecue sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking to glaze.
- Rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh jalapenos instead of pickled for more heat.
Swap cheddar with pepper jack cheese for variation.
These can also be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes instead of smoking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken bomb
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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