Bacon Bourbon BBQ Chicken Kebabs really know how to make the best use of the grill! The chicken, which is already indulgent and succulent, isn’t just brushed with bourbon barbeque sauce or coated with fantastic spices. Oh no, they go the extra mile by coating the chicken with the rich, porky goodness of bacon. Oh yes, these Bacon Bourbon BBQ Chicken Kebabs are a show-stopper for sure, and they’ll be gone in an instant once you serve them up… make sure you snag yourself a skewer!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces barbeque sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 6 slices bacon, uncooked, cut into small pieces
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, combine the barbeque sauce and the bourbon, mixing well.
Step 3 –In a food processor, combine the kosher salt, the white pepper, the onion powder, the paprika, the garlic powder, the dark brown sugar, the smoked paprika, and the bacon.
Step 4 –Pulse the mixture until completely smooth.
Step 5 –In a bowl, add the chicken thigh pieces and rub them with the bacon paste.
Step 6 –Once the chicken is well-coated, thread the chicken thigh pieces onto the skewers.
Step 7 –Place the kebabs on the preheated grill and cook until they are nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Step 8 –Brush the kebabs with the bourbon barbeque sauce.
Step 9 –Continue grilling the kebabs until cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
Step 10 –Serve the kebabs with the remaining barbeque sauce.
