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Jalapeno and Cheese Grilled Chicken

Jul.posted by Paula 26 Comments

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Jalapeno and Cheese Grilled Chicken This simple but unique flavor combination for grilled chicken is easy to make but packs in a ton of flavor. So simple, delicious, and easy, this recipe is a keeper.

We like to serve this chicken with Cajun Sausage Dirty Rice or Creamy Broccoli Slaw.

Jalapeno Cheese Grilled Chicken
Jalapeno Cheese Grilled Chicken

Jalapeno and Cheese Grilled Chicken

This is an easy grilled chicken recipe with smokey bacon, jalapenos, and cheese. The recipe as written calls for brining the chicken breasts. However, when I’m short on time I skip that step and really can’t tell the difference in taste.

Jalapenos add a nice spice to the grilled chicken while the cheese adds a smooth and creamy component. Who doesn’t love bacon? Bacon adds extra flavor. I think you’ll agree after one taste this chicken will become a favorite.

Jalapeno Cheese Grilled Chicken

Ingredients you’ll need.

  1. Chicken
  2. Jalapenos – fresh or pickled.
  3. Cheese. Provolone or your favorite.
  4. Bacon
  5. Seasoning – black pepper, garlic, paprika

Tools you’ll need

  1. Smoker
  2. Tongs
  3. Toothpicks or skewers
package of three uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
Start with boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Using a sharp chef's knife to butterfly chicken breast on a cutting board.
Butterfly the chicken breasts
seasoned bacon wrapped chicken
wrap in bacon secure with a toothpick & season
bacon wrapped chicken on grill
Grill the chicken
chicken on grill with bacon and jalapenos
cover chicken in jalapenos
chicken on grill with bacon and jalapenos and cheese
top with cheese and heat until it melts

Jalapeno and Cheese Grilled Chicken Tips

Chicken with bacon, jalapenos, and cheese, what could be better? It is super easy (but it’s impressive enough for guests). It has great flavors. It’s juicy with a seared-and-salty outside. And, did I mention it’s quick? Chicken breasts without bones cook faster than most people think. If you’re unsure, get this instant-read thermometer. 

Chicken is done when the inside reaches 165 degrees F. Most recommend taking it off between 155 and 160 degrees F and allowing it to rest. As it rests the temperature will initially rise and reach 165 before it starts falling.

And, yes, grill extra for leftovers, This chicken is great on a salad or in a sandwich.

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Jalapeno Cheese Grilled Chicken

Jalapeno and Cheese Grilled Chicken

Brining makes this Jalapeno and Cheese Grilled Chicken really moist. It’s a flavorful and textural explosion in your mouth!!  
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast butterflied and pounded thin
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • water for brining Brining is optional
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoon garlic powder or minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoon paprika
  • fresh or pickled jalapenos? we liked fresh, sliced thinly, best about 1/3 cup
  • provolone cheese slices one for each chicken breast

Instructions

  • Place chicken in large bowl and cover with water. Add 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup sugar to 2 cups water. Brine for 4 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Heat grill to 350 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from brine and wash to remove some of the salt.
  • Butterfly chicken then pound thin. Wrap bacon around chicken and secure with a toothpick. Season chicken and bacon with pepper, garlic, and paprika. Grill until meat thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 150 degrees. Add jalapenos then cheese and heat until cheese melts. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe updated 6-28-14 to include rinsing the chicken after brining to remove some of the salt from the outside of the chicken. Even by rinsing the chicken the brine still results in a more tener, juicy chicken.I butterfly and pound the breast simply to make more uniform in thickness in order to cook more evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast each | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 14703mg | Potassium: 1043mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1824IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Allyssa says

    03.29.21 at 8:11 am

    5 stars
    Jalopeno and cheese is a perfect combination! Thank you so much for sharing this perfect chicken recipe! Love it!

    Reply
  2. Ann says

    03.29.21 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    A moist and juicy chicken recipe with just a bit of zing.

    Reply
  3. Av says

    03.29.21 at 7:31 am

    5 stars
    Recipe has a lovely kick to it.

    Reply
  4. Morrissa Clanahan says

    09.11.17 at 8:42 am

    Can these be fixed in the oven? Give directions.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      07.01.18 at 3:36 pm

      Yes, chicken usually bakes at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes

      Reply
  5. Missy @MySh!ttyKitchen says

    04.03.17 at 9:59 am

    Looks and sounds delicious! Thank you for trying both jalapenos and letting us know! I will be trying this on the grill!

    Reply
  6. Kara Mcgraw says

    04.02.15 at 10:54 am

    can they be baked in the oven?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      04.02.15 at 5:04 pm

      Yes, I would have to use a oven-safe thermometer, I over cook chicken in the oven other wise.

      Reply
  7. Bobbie says

    05.28.14 at 8:20 pm

    I made these today…trial run before a barbeque this weekend and I used some chicken thighs and 2 breasts.Is it possible the recipe was posted using too much salt for the brine?ALL the pieces came out REALLY salty..as in uneatable salty.Has anyone else tried the recipe as posted?Is it possible to NOT brine the breasts…would they be ok doing everything else WITHOUT the brining?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.29.14 at 5:17 pm

      Yes, you can totally do it without brining or you can cut down the salt. That’s how we make them, but maybe we like things salty :/ You can leave that step out and pick up from there. Hope this helps!

      Reply
    • Jeanette says

      06.28.14 at 4:23 pm

      I made these yesterday, and I agree with Bobbie, they were way too salty, and we like salty food. Otherwise they were very good. Next time I will cut the salt in the brine by at least half, maybe more.

      Reply
      • Paula says

        06.28.14 at 5:18 pm

        Thanks for the feedback! I’ll make note of this in the recipe. We like salty food too, maybe I like it more than I realized.

        Reply
  8. Bobbie says

    05.26.14 at 2:20 pm

    Puzzled about why you split the breasts if you’re not placing anything on the inside?I was expecting that the peppers,cheese or some bacon would be placed inside as well as wrapped around the outside.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.26.14 at 5:24 pm

      Simply to make them thinner in order to cook faster.The breast I got were huge and really thicker than I like to work with.

      Reply
  9. Leslie says

    07.30.12 at 10:54 am

    These look delicious! !!

    Reply
  10. Michelle says

    07.21.12 at 6:47 am

    These look awesome! I love anything with spice and bacon! This will be pinned to my Yummers board! Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Debi says

    07.20.12 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    this looks amazing. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post.

    Reply
  12. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    07.20.12 at 7:25 am

    This is the chicken for me! I love jalapeños!!! Must try this!

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    07.18.12 at 7:18 pm

    This chicken looks super delicious! I love spicy food so the jalapenos are right up my ally. Thanks so much for linking up to Marvelous Mondays! 🙂

    Julie

    Reply
  14. Christine says

    07.18.12 at 2:24 pm

    These look FABULOUS!!!! I so have to try!

    Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  15. Tiffany- DontWastetheCrumbs says

    07.16.12 at 5:03 pm

    Visiting from Flour Me with Love… these look so good! Slap these babies on some homemade buns and I'm in LOVE!

    Reply
  16. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    07.15.12 at 7:41 pm

    This sounds absolutely wonderful and right up my alley! Pinned!

    Reply

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