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Smoked Cubano Chicken Bombs

Smoked Cubano Chicken Bombs

The BBQ Buddha
This recipe for Smoked Cubano Chicken Bombs is the perfect marriage between chicken bombs and a Cuban sandwich. Cheese, ham, pickles, bacon, and chicken thighs come together to form the perfect union.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine BBQ
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone in chicken thighs
  • 4 slices of ham cut into quarters
  • 4 slices of provolone cut into quarters
  • 2 Tbls Dijon mustard
  • 12 pickle chips
  • 8 slices of bacon

Instructions
 

  • Debone the chicken thighs leaving the skin on
  • Spread the chicken thighs out skin side down
  • Spread equal portions of the mustard on the meat side of the chicken thighs
  • Place an equal amount of provolone slices on each chicken thigh
  • Place an equal amount of ham slices on each chicken thigh
  • Place 3 pickles on top of the ham down the middle of the chicken thigh
  • Roll the chicken thigh up sealing the ingredients
  • Wrap a piece of bacon around the middle of the chicken thigh and another around the thigh lengthwise sealing the contents with bacon
  • Put toothpicks through the bottom of the chicken thighs to help keep contents inside while cooking
  • Set your smoker to 300° using indirect heat
  • Add mild flavor wood for the smoke
  • When the smoker is ready put the chicken in and let smoke for an hour (or more) until they measure 165°
  • Pull and let rest before slicing and serving
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