NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Chicken breast

1 slice Bacon

0.5 tbsp Cream cheese

1 medium Jalapeño

1 small Whole wheat slider buns

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Onion powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.5 tsp Avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, finely minced and seeded jalapeño, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.

• 3

  Slice the chicken breast into two equal portions and cut a horizontal slit into each to create a pocket.

• 4

  Stuff the jalapeño mixture into the chicken pockets, then season the exterior with sea salt and black pepper.

• 5

  Wrap each chicken piece tightly with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.

• 6

  Heat the avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side to crisp the bacon.

• 7

  Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

• 8

  Lightly toast the slider buns in the skillet used for the chicken to soak up the savory flavors.

• 9

  Place the bacon-wrapped chicken onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.