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Baked Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers

I love jalapeño poppers AND buffalo chicken so I decided to combine them both and really spice things up!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 Jalapeno peppers (sliced in half lengthwise)
  • 4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 3 medium scallions (green part only, chopped)
  • 2 oz shredded low fat sharp cheddar (I used Cabot 50%)
  • 4 oz shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup Franks Hot Sauce (or any buffalo wing sauce)
  • 1/2 cup egg whites (beaten)
  • 3/4 cup panko crumbs (or gluten-free panko)
  • 1/8 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a sheet pan lined with parchment or foil with oil.
  2. Wearing rubber gloves, cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane.
  3. Combine cream cheese, cheddar and scallions in a medium bowl. Mix in shredded chicken and hot sauce.
  4. Combine panko, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.
  5. Fill peppers with chicken cheese filling with a small spoon or spatula.
  6. Dip peppers in egg, then in panko mixture to coat and place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Spray the peppers with more oil and bake until golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Serve hot, make 20.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2pieces Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 5g (8%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 346mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

% Daily Value*

Serving 2pieces
Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 5g 8%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 346mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.