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Jalapeño Chicken Poppers

5.0 stars
  • 5 Servings
  • 20 minutes Prep Time
  • 30 minutes Cook Time

This subtly spicy, bacon-wrapped appetizer is easy to make and comes together in less than 60 minutes. Give this recipe a try at your next tailgate, backyard BBQ, or family get-together!

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken tenders
  • 12 Slices of Bacon
  • 6 jalapeños, cut in half
  • Pit Boss GSP Rub
  • Pit Boss Maple Chipotle Rub
  • 6 oz. Pit Boss Whiskey Barrel BBQ Sauce

Directions

  • First, preheat your Pit Boss grill or smoker to 275°F
  • Next, season each chicken tender with Pit Boss GSP Rub (or garlic, salt, and pepper) and place 1/2 a jalapeño on top of the chicken tender.
  • Then, wrap a strip of bacon around both the chicken tender and the jalapeño, securing the bacon with a half toothpick on each side.
  • Next, season the outside of each bacon-wrapped popper with Pit Boss Maple Chipotle Rub.
  • Once all of the poppers have been seasoned, place them on the bottom rack of your grill and rotate every 5-6 minutes until the bacon becomes crispy and an internal temperature of 165°F has been reached.
  • Once your poppers hit the correct internal temperature, turn the grill off, brush them with BBQ sauce, and allow them to sit inside the grill for about 10 minutes.
  • Finally, take the poppers from the grill, remove the toothpicks, and enjoy!

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