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Barbecued Bacon Bourbon Chicken Skewers

These Barbecued Chicken Skewers are beyond delicious, with tender chunks of spice-rubbed chicken breast, smoky bacon and crisp red onions. They're grilled to perfection, then charred with a super easy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
51 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 lices thick-cut smoky bacon, cut into 1-inch square pieces
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breast or skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 large red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • For the rub:
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce we like Sweet Baby Ray's
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

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  1. Heat gas grill to medium-high​.
  2. Prepare the spice rub by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Combine barbecue sauce, bourbon and soy sauce in a small bowl. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
  4. Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and transfer to a medium-size bowl. Drizzle chicken with the olive oil and stir well. Sprinkle the rub over the chicken and toss to coat.
  5. Thread (in a pattern) the bacon, chicken and red onion onto skewers, starting and ending with the bacon.
  6. Spray the grill well and heat to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for approximately 8-10 minutes, rotating every couple minutes or until lightly browned and chicken is cooked.
  7. Brush with prepared sauce and grill another 5-7 minutes, rotating every few minutes, until the edges of the bacon are crisp and slightly charred. Remove to a clean platter, tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with any remaining barbecue sauce.
  8. Remove kebabs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve, passing more barbecue sauce separately.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above for further instruction and more detailed tips.
  • Every grill is different. Grilling times, temperatures and hot spots need to be taken into consideration. Cooking times are approximate.