Jalapeño Chicken Recipe
Stuffed jalapeño peppers are wrapped in marinated chicken breasts, then with bacon for a super tasty treat from the grill.
Prep Time: 2 hrs. 25 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.
Total Time: 2 hrs. 45 min.
Ingredients:
Recipe Makes 6 Servings
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6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves -
pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
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1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
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3 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and
seeded
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1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
•
6 slices bacon
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toothpicks
Directions:
1.
Place chicken breasts in a dish with the Italian dressing. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
2.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
3.
Stuff each jalapeno half with cream cheese. Roll chicken breasts around jalapeno peppers. Wrap each chicken breast with a
slice of bacon. Secure with toothpicks.
4.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange wrapped chicken breasts on the prepared grill. Cook for 20 minutes, turning frequently, or until
bacon is browned and the chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition
Amount per Serving
Calories: 446
Total Fat: 33 g
Total Carbs: 9 g
Protein: 29 g
Sodium: 1532 mg
Did you know???
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Chicken is an excellent source of vitamin B12 and very good source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and
phosphorus.