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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken Stuffed Chile Peppers are the ultimate BBQ Chicken recipe. Tender shredded chicken stuff in a chile pepper, wrapped in bacon and drizzled with sweet agave nectar. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 384 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 large poblano peppers , large and cavernous
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken *
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 8 strips center cut bacon , double if your peppers are large
  • 4 tablespoons agave nectar , or honey

Instructions

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  1. Soak 15-20 toothpicks in a bowl of water. You might not need them all.
  2. Wash the chile peppers using gloves, oils produced can still burn your skin, so wearing protective gloves, such as non-powder latex gloves is highly recommended. Cut a thin slit from the stem to tip, all the way down. Using your fingers, carefully remove seeds and membranes, or at least as much as you can get. Set aside.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the chicken, BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese.
  4. Using your fingers, carefully stuff the chicken mixture into each pepper. You might have a little left over- size of chili peppers can vary greatly!
  5. Wrap a strip of bacon around each pepper, securing with toothpicks.
  6. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. When heated, lightly coat with cooking spray or coat with vegetable oil and place the bacon wrapped chile peppers onto the top rack or on indirect heat. Turn the chiles every 2 minutes until all sides are done and bacon is fully cooked. This takes variable time depending on the size of the pepper. It can range from 20-40 minutes. Peppers will keep their shape, but bacon will be cooked.
  7. Remove from the grill and then carefully remove the toothpicks. Drizzle evenly with agave nectar and serve.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • Use precooked chicken from a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken. You can also use thinly sliced deli meat chicken or canned shredded chicken. 
  • One thing to keep in mind is when you are picking out your chile peppers, aim for ones that are "roomy"- if they are collapsed you will not be able to fit in as much BBQ chicken and that would be disastrous.

Nutrition Information

Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 751mg (31%) Potassium 328mg (9%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 64.8mg (72%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384

% Daily Value*

Calories 384kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 751mg 31%
Potassium 328mg 7%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 665IU 13%
Vitamin C 64.8mg 72%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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