Bacon Bourbon Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewers Recipe
BBQ Chicken Skewers are tender, juicy, and easy to throw together at the last minute. Create mouthwatering flavor with just a few ingredients!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces barbecue sauce I used my homemade sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey I prefer Maker's Mark
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1”x1” pieces
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 1/4 cup sweet paprika
- 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 6 slices bacon cut into small pieces (uncooked)
- 8 12 inch wooden skewers soaked in water for an hour
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine barbecue sauce, vinegar and whiskey. Whisk to combine. Set aside and allow flavors to meld.
- Add bacon to the bowl of your food processor and blend until bacon becomes a paste. Add salt, pepper, paprikas, and sugar. Pulse until well combined.
- Pat chicken with a paper towel to dry. Add bacon paste mixture to chicken; mix with hands until chicken is completely coated. Place chicken on skewers.
- Place on preheated grill. Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes. Brush cooked surface with barbecue sauce and cook each side (coated in sauce) for 1 additional minute.
- Remove kebabs from grill. Pour remaining barbecue sauce into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour into a serving container and serve barbecue sauce along side kebabs. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 476cal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 1500mg | Sugar: 24g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg