Jalapeno Popper Chicken is a delicious and cheesy delight that can be made ahead then grilled easily. With just a few simple ingredients you'll have dinner on the table in no time!
Combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in small bowl. Stir to combine well.
Fill one half of each jalapeno with cream cheese filling, and then cap with the other half. Set aside while preparing chicken.
Preparing the chicken
Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to butterfly. Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until it is an even thickness. Season with your favorite BBQ rub on both sides.
Place one prepared jalapeno onto one half of the chicken breast, and fold over the other side.
Wrap with bacon, and secure the chicken at the seam with a couple of toothpicks.
Cooking the chicken on the grill
Preheat the grill, and place the chicken on indirect heat to cook. Turn during cooking. Cook for one hour or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165-degrees.
Brush with BBQ sauce at the end when you take the chicken out. Allow the chicken to rest tented for about 10 minutes.
Cooking the chicken in the oven
Preheat the oven to 350-degrees, place the chicken in the oven on a baking sheet. Cook for one hour or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165-degrees.
Brush with BBQ sauce at the end when you take the chicken out. Tent and allow to rest for ten minutes.
Serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.