Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers Recipe). This crowd pleaser and appetizer is a fusion meal combining elements of Indian cooking and Tex-Mex. You get the flavor profile of the tikka chicken with that of the jalapeno popper, which in turn forms a unique taste experience. This recipe yields enough for an appetizer for a backyard BBQ/tailgate gathering or as a main course in itself. In this recipe it calls for the poppers to be baked, but it is perfectly fine to be made on the BBQ pit as well.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 7

Yield: 28 jalapeno poppers

Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons plain yogurt

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 tablespoon chicken masala powder

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

salt to taste

1 ½ pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

14 large jalapeno peppers

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®)

softened

2 (8 ounce) packages bacon

Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine yogurt garam masala chicken masala coriander ginger-garlic paste chili powder turmeric and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice chicken breasts into small strips that will fit on halved jalapenos and place into the bowl with the tikka marinade. Mix well cover and let sit in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes; the longer your marinade the more of a flavor profile on the chicken.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a baking tray.

Step 4

Snap off jalapeno stems by holding a pepper with one hand and pulling it off to the side. Repeat with remaining peppers. Slice all jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove all seeds and ribbing using a teaspoon making sure not to remove white stem area.

Step 5

Fill jalapeno halves with cream cheese using a teaspoon; place as much cheese as to your liking. Place a strip of tikka chicken on top of cream cheese and wrap each chicken popper halve with a slice of bacon. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and crisp about 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:7

Calories: 477.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.1g 68%

Carbohydrates: 6.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 34.5g 53%

Saturated Fat: 17.9g 89%

Cholesterol: 149.7mg 50%

Vitamin A Iu: 1289.8IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.6mg 136%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 14.5mg 24%

Folate: 27.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 102.9mg 10%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 43.1mg 15%

Potassium: 483.6mg 14%

Sodium: 841.7mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 310.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.