Texas Rockets

A good stuffed bacon-wrapped jalapeno.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 Jalapenos

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb chicken breast, strips
• 3⁄4 cup  Italian dressing, divided
• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 12  jalapenos, 31/2 - 4 inches long
• 12  slices bacon

Directions

1. Place chicken breast strips and 1/2 cup Italian dressing in a zip lock bag seal and chill for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
2. Grill chicken covered over medium heat (300 to 350) 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until done basting with remaining 1/4 cup of Italian dressing.
3. Let chicken cool slightly, and finely chop.
4. Stir together chicken, cream cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl.
5. Cut jalapenos lengthwise down 1 side. Remove seeds, then spoon 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp chicken mixture into cavity of pepper. Wrap each pepper with 1 slice of bacon securing with wooden picks.
6. Grill stuffed jalapenos without grill lid, over medium heat (300-350°F) 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning frequently.