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Jalapeño Popper Chicken

Jalapeño Popper Chicken

By Traeger Kitchen

If you like your grilled chicken to have some kick, sink your teeth into our hot & spicy stuffed chicken breasts.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Pellets

Apple
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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8 Ouncecream cheese, room temperature
2 OunceMonterey Jack Cheese, grated
2 Clovegarlic, minced
3 SlicesBacon, diced
2 jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 Tablespoonlime juice
1/2 Cupcilantro, chopped
2 TablespoonTraeger Cajun Rub
1 Tablespoonhot sauce
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 Tablespoonolive oil
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    Cheese Filling: Put the cream cheese and shredded cheese in a small mixing bowl and stir to combine. Work in the garlic, bacon, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, 2 teaspoons of Traeger Cajun Rub, and the hot sauce. Taste for seasoning, adding more rub or hot sauce as desired.

    Ingredients
    • 8 Ounce cream cheese, room temperature

    • 2 Ounce Monterey Jack Cheese, grated

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

    • 3 Slices Bacon, diced

    • 2  jalapeño, seeded and diced

    • 1 Tablespoon lime juice

    • 1/2 Cup cilantro, chopped

    • 2 Tablespoon Traeger Cajun Rub

    • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce

  • Step 2

    Using a boning knife or paring knife, carefully make a slit in the center of the thickest end of each chicken breast, moving the knife toward the thinner end to form a deep pocket. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to gently widen the hole. Stuff each pocket with some of the cheese filling.

    Ingredients
    • 6  boneless, skinless chicken breast

  • Step 3

    Oil the outside of each chicken breast with the vegetable oil and season with Traeger Cajun Rub. If desired, pin the hole shut with a toothpick so the cheese filling doesn’t leak out.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

  • Step 4

    When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 350 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Arrange the chicken breasts on the grill grate. Roast for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, enjoy!

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