Description
BBQ Beef Chicken Bombs are deliciously savory bites featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce. Wrapped in smoky bacon and baked to crispy perfection, these flavorful appetizers or main dish options are perfect for parties or a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, cubed
Beef Mixture
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wrapping
- 8 slices bacon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken bombs.
- Brown Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, until browned and cooked through.
- Combine Beef with BBQ and Cheese: Remove beef from heat and stir in the barbecue sauce and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Prepare Chicken Cubes: Slightly flatten each chicken cube to create a base for stuffing.
- Stuff Chicken: Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto each flattened chicken cube, then carefully wrap the chicken around the filling.
- Wrap with Bacon: Take half slices of bacon and wrap them around each stuffed chicken piece. Secure each with a toothpick to hold the shape.
- Bake: Arrange the wrapped chicken bombs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
- Use sugar-free BBQ sauce to make a keto-friendly version.
- Perfect as a party appetizer or a flavorful main dish.
- Ensure bacon is fully crisped for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American BBQ
