Jalapeno Chicken II

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

6 skinlees, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 (16 oz) bottle Italian dressing
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
6 slice bacon
toothpicks

Instructions:

Place chicken breasts in a dish with the Italian dressing. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.

Preheat the grill for high heat.

Stuff each jalapeno half with cream cheese. Roll chicken breasts around jalapeno peppers. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of bacon. Secure with toothpicks.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange wrapped chicken breasts on the prepared grill. Cook for 20 minutes, turning frequently, or until bacon is browned and the chicken juices run clear.

Serves 6.

By Cristi Rhymes