Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is the perfect recipe to say good-bye to dry and boring chicken! Chicken thighs are stuffed with cream cheese, mozzarella and everything bagel seasoning and then wrapped with bacon.
You can’t go wrong with BBQ Chicken Thighs for a quick meal and these Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts are another favorite dinner for entertaining friends and family with a meal on the grill.
Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken:
- Boneless Chicken ~ We used thighs, which are more flavorful and juicy, chicken breasts will work also.
- Cream Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Everything Bagel Seasoning ~ Garlic, black and white sesame seeds, onion, poppy seeds, salt.
- Kosher Salt
- Bacon ~ Thin sliced works best for this recipe
- Garlic and Onion Rub ~ Brown Sugar, Granulated Garlic, Onion Powder, Ground Rosemary, Dried Thyme, Smoked Paprika, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Dry Mustard.
How to Grill Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken:
- Pound chicken into 1/4 inch thick.
- Mix cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken.
- Roll chicken up from the short side and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around each chicken roll.
- Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the chicken.
- Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed. Pecan or hickory are great for adding smoke flavor.
- Cook chicken about 30- 45 minutes checking internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Remove from grill and rest about 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Make it Keto:
- If you skip the brown sugar in the rub, this recipe is keto friendly!
How to Store and Reheat:
- Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat sliced chicken in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through.
More Grilled Chicken Recipes to Try:
If you are looking for a family favorite meal to change up the dinner routine, this Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is just the ticket. Grilling it adds smoky flavor and this is a surefire hit for any night of the week.
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken is the perfect recipe to say good-bye to dry and boring chicken! Chicken thighs are stuffed with cream cheese, mozzarella and everything bagel seasoning and then wrapped with bacon.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
- 6 - 7 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup everything bagel seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 slices thin bacon
- 3 tablespoons sweet garlic and onion rub
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 325° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Pound chicken into 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese with mozzarella, everything bagel seasoning and kosher salt.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over chicken.
- Roll chicken up from the short side and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Wrap 1 to 2 slices of bacon around each chicken roll.
- Sprinkle garlic and onion rub over the chicken.
- Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed.
- Cook chicken about 30- 45 minutes checking internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°.
- Remove from grill and rest about 5 minutes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into 1/2 inch slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Make it Keto:
- If you skip the brown sugar in the rub, this recipe is keto friendly!
Store and Reheat:
- Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat sliced chicken in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after 2 minutes and continue to cook until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 952mg | Sugar: 3g
