How to Make Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spice up your appetizer game with these delicious Tikka Chicken Jalapeno Poppers. These bite-sized treats are filled with a flavorful mixture of tikka marinated chicken and creamy cheese, then wrapped in bacon for a smoky finish. Perfect for parties, game day, or just a fun dinner at home, these poppers are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

The key to making these poppers so delicious is the tikka marinade. Made with a blend of yogurt, lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander,...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 7
  • Yield: 28 jalapeno poppers

  • Combine yogurt, garam masala, chicken masala, coriander, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a baking tray.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and crisp, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 842mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 484mg