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Chipotle Ranch Chicken Poppers

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Poppers

Chicken + bacon + ranch is already a winning combo—but add smoky chipotles in adobo and a kiss of hardwood smoke, and you’ve got a next-level game day snack. Breanna Stark's  bacon-wrapped chicken poppers are juicy, bold, and packed with just the right amount of heat, making them perfect for tailgates, parties, or anytime you want a crowd-pleasing bite.

Prep

35 minutes

Cook time

1 hour 30 minutes

Serves

6–8

Steps

  1. In a large container, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, ranch seasoning mix, and chipotles in adobo (including the sauce) until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken tenderloins, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade.
  3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your smoker to 300°F using Bear Mountain Tailgating BBQ pellets.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  6. Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Arrange on a wire rack.
  7. Place the rack on the smoker and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Remove from the smoker and serve immediately with ranch dressing or BBQ sauce for dipping.

Ingredients:

  • Bear Mountain BBQ Woods - Tailgating BBQ Pellets
  • 3 lb. chicken tenderloins
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 (7 oz) can chipotles in adobo, including sauce
  • ½ TBSP kosher salt
  • ½ TBSP black pepper
  • 1 TSP garlic powder
  • 1 lb. bacon

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