Pineapple Jalapeño Chicken Poppers Recipe

These are a fun twist on typical jalapeño poppers. They are juicy pieces of chicken breast with slices of jalapeño and pineapple, all wrapped up in bacon. You serve them with spicy Szechuan Greek Yogurt Sauce. They are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, savory – all mixed into one bite. These make a great appetizer or can even be a fun and healthy dinner idea!

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Gluten Free Pineapple Jalapeño Chicken Poppers Recipe

These are a fun twist on classic jalapeño poppers, including chicken, slices of jalapeño and pineapple, all wrapped up in bacon. We love them with dipped in this spicy Szechuan Greek Yogurt Sauce.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 343kcal

Author: Kim Maes

Ingredients

For the jalapeño poppers:

• ▢ 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
• ▢ 1 small pineapple cut into long spears, about ½ inch wide by 3 inches long
• ▢ 3 jalapeños thinly sliced lengthwise, seeds removed (leave some seeds if you prefer additional heat)
• ▢ 10 slices thin bacon cut in half
• ▢ ½ cup gluten-free Szechuan sauce

For the sauce:

• ▢ 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• ▢ 2 tablespoons gluten-free Szechuan sauce
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt

Instructions

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  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Top each chicken tender with a spear of fresh pineapple and a thin slice of jalapeño. Wrap a bacon slice around each bundle and place on a lined baking sheet.
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  Brush each piece of chicken with a small amount of Szechuan sauce. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked all the way through. Cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken tenders.
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  Meanwhile, make the sauce. Mix the yogurt, 2 tablespoons Szechuan sauce, and salt in a small bowl. Serve the chicken tenders hot from the oven with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Pineapple Jalapeño Chicken Poppers Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 91mg30%

Sodium 323mg13%

Potassium 614mg18%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 150IU3%

Vitamin C 60.3mg73%

Calcium 55mg6%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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