
Hot Honey Chicken Jalapeño Poppers

Juicy chicken thighs seasoned with Morning Buzz add a sweet and sophisticated hot honey twist to this classic backyard appetizer.
Hot Honey Chicken Jalapeño Poppers
Servings
24 jalapeño poppers
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Recipe by Nick Nesgoda | Burnt Pellet BBQ
Can’t handle the heat? Don’t worry, you can reduce the spice level by soaking the hollowed jalapeño halves in vinegar for a few hours to keep things nice and mild. Our hot honey rub will still tingle your tongue, but we’ll forgive you if you decide to sprinkle a little less along the way.

Ingredients
-
12 jalapeños
-
2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs
-
2 tbsp Morning Buzz
-
1 pound of bacon
-
1 block of cream cheese
-
1 cup cheddar cheese
-
1 cup mozzarella cheese
-
½ cup mayonnaise
-
Hot honey
-
Chives
Garnishes (optional, but tasty)
Directions
Slice jalapeños in half and remove core and seeds. Set aside.
Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and season them with Morning Buzz.
Grill thighs over direct heat until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Allow them to cool on a plate for 5 minutes.
Cook bacon until crisp, place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess grease.
Chop the chicken and bacon into bite sized pieces, then in a bowl, mix thoroughly with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise.
Stuff each jalapeño with the mixture and place stuffed jalapeños on an oiled wire rack.
Place the wired rack on the smoker at 250°F for 30 minutes.
Remove jalapeños once softened, finish with drizzled hot honey and garnish with chives.
Leave A Comment
More Recipes
Smoked & Shredded Chuck Roast Sliders
If you’re a sucker for smoky pulled pork and have a tender spot for pot roast, you gotta try smoked pulled beef! Yeah, it’s a thing. And fo...
Greek-Style Souvlaki with Tangy Tzatziki Sauce
Give us a word, ANY WORD, and we’ll show you how the root of that word… is Greek. How about souvlaki? First we have souvla, which means ske...
Smoked Cream Cheese Dip with Sweet Preacher
We love easy recipes that blow our expectations. This is one of them. With just a bit of Southern spice, smoke and heat, you can transform ...
Thundering Longhorn Steak Quesadillas
Any legit taqueria chops their meat. Chopping, not slicing, ensures every bite delivers an even morsel of meat that doesn’t fight you on th...
Crispy Southwest Potato & Cheese Balls
These bite-sized fluffy balls of potato and cheese are the epitome of melt-in-your-mouth delights. From the sizzling of sautéing veggies to...