Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites

Grill up a few of these sizzling treats for a quick snack or serve as an entree.

If  you don’t like hot,  leave out the jalapenos or skimp a bit.  Fresh jalapenos are better than canned or pickled ones. They are milder and prettier too.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites
Makes 16 bite-size appetizers.

Ingredients:
8  chicken tenders, flattened and cut in two
1  pack softened cream cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
8 slices bacon, cut in half

Directions:
First: Dab 1/2 teaspoon (more or less) of cream cheese on top of each chicken tender.  Sprinkle a scant 1/4 teaspoon of peppers over cream cheese.  Fold or roll chicken to enclose cream cheese mixture.  Wrap each roll with one piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

Second: Grill until bacon is brown and crispy on both sides.

Now enjoy with your favourite 'juice'.

Notes:

Be sure to wear plastic gloves when handling fresh jalapenos. The oil will attach itself to your hands and is not easily washed away. An inadvertent swipe of the hand close to your eyes could be an unforgettable experience.

Try flattening meat inside a zip-lock bag to prevent flying pieces, no contamination on your cutting board from the chicken, and cleanup is super easy.