Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites

• chicken tenders↗8

  flattened and cut in two (flattening meat inside a zip-lock bag)

• salt and pepper
• cream cheese↗3 ounces

  softened

• jalapeno pepper↗1

  seeded and finely chopped (or more to taste)

• bacon↗8

  cut in half

• toothpick

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Season with salt and pepper the chicken pieces.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Grill until bacon is brown and crispy on both sides, about 10 minutes.