Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Thighs Stuffed Boneless Chicken Thighs

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Thighs | Stuffed Boneless Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
  • - 8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • - 4 Jalapeno Peppers
  • - 8oz Cream Cheese
  • - 16 Strips of Bacon
  • - 1 Stick of Real Butter
  • - Big Green Egg Sweet and Smoky seasoning
  • All Purpose Rub:
  • - 1 cup Salt
  • - 1/2 cup Granulated Garlic
  • - 1/4 cup Black Pepper
Instructions
EGG Set up:
  1. Set your Egg up for indirect cooking, using the convEGGtor and stabilize at 375°F
  2. Add some pecan chips for some extra smokiness
  3. Remove the thighs from the packaging and place on a cutting board designated for poultry. If there is any excess fat on the thighs go ahead and trim it off. Season each side with a good dose of Seasoning.
  4. Split the Jalapeño Peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and veins. Fill each half with cream cheese and sprinkle a touch of Dry Rub on top.
  5. Place the stuffed pepper cheese side down in the center of each chicken thigh and form the meat around the pepper. Next, wrap each thigh with 2 strips of bacon.
  6. Place in a pan, and top each thigh with a pat of butter
  7. Cook for 30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
  8. Remove from the EGG and let the chicken rest for 8-10 minutes, sprinkle some more seasoning on the chicken and spoon some of the sauce over it
  9. Serve immediately

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