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Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe

Posted by Jessica Pinney on June 15, 2015, last updated August 10, 2023

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Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebobs Recipe

We just got a new grill and I knew the first thing I cooked on it had to be something worthy. Since this recipe combines the glorious tastes of bourbon, bacon, and bbq sauce, I thought it fit the bill.

Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe

You may be looking at the photos and saying, “Hey, where’s the bacon??” Well, the bacon in this recipe is actually made in to a delicious paste that you then coat the chicken with before grilling.

Whoa! Who even knew bacon paste was a thing? After making these kebabs, I’m pretty sure everything should be covered in bacon paste before cooking!

Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs

Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebab Ingredients:

  • BBQ Sauce
  • Bourbon
  • Chicken Breast
  • Bacon
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Brown Sugar
  • Salt & Pepper
Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe

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Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs

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Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe

Chicken breast skewered on kebabs then covered with a BBQ bacon paste and grilled to perfection. 

  • Author: Jessica Pinney
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American
Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe
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★★★★★ 4.6 from 8 reviews

Ingredients

8 oz barbecue sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray’s)

1/8 cup bourbon

2 lbs chicken breast

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoons paprika

3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

6 slices uncooked bacon, cut into small pieces

Instructions

Light the grill and heat to medium-high

In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce and bourbon. Mix well.

In a food processor, combine the kosher salt, white pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, and bacon. Pulse until completely smooth.

Put the chicken pieces in a bowl and then rub with the bacon paste. Once well-coated, thread the chicken pieces onto skewers.

Place the kebabs on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until nearly cooked through.

Brush the kebabs with the bourbon barbecue sauce and cook for an additional minute on each side.

Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce.

Adapted From Host The Toast

Nutrition

  • Calories: 230

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  1. Vicky says

    July 5, 2019 at 8:21 am

    We made this last night, and it was amazing!!! Best tasting chicken we have ever made and we make ALOT of chicken! Highly recommend ❤️

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Ron Lamaster says

    January 18, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    These kabobs are utterly amazing!! The taste was so much of a party in our mouths!!!! Will definitely do again soon!

    Reply
  3. Becky says

    July 4, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    can you mix this up in the morning, let them kind of marinate in the rub, then skewer them and grill at night?

    Reply
    • Jessica Pinney says

      July 5, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Hey Becky, I have not tried this so I am not sure. You may find that the bacon paste does not stay on. If you try it, let us know how it goes.

      Reply
  4. Jodie says

    July 18, 2020 at 8:12 am

    I’m making this for the 3rd time……it’s wonderful! I put the bacon mix and 1 1/2 inch cubes of chicken in a zip bag and got right tin there massaging it in and left it in the frig for hours. And ever hour or so did that again. Once it’s on the sewers hand rub on any excess bacony goodness. Best scewered chicken I’ve eaten.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    April 11, 2021 at 5:12 am

    Where do I find the bourbon . Is it a cooking bourbon or the bourbon that’s in the alcohol dept. is there a substitute

    Reply
  6. KLO says

    August 16, 2021 at 11:18 am

    Was desperate for a last=minute chicken recipe. I have put some twists on this recipe by replacing white pepper with black, regular paprika instead of smoky paprika and a bit of chili powder. The result is still delicious! The bourbon and bacon along with brown sugar (actually cane sugar) are a great combination! Oh yes, and I baked chicken pieces…

    ★★★★

    Reply
  7. Adrianne says

    May 1, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    OMG!! This was a hit for Sunday dinner. Followed the recipe exactly. Will be in rotation from now on.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Shari says

    January 19, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    Hey, this is some tasty chicken! Ended up having to cook it in a grill pan…long story, and it still came out great.

    I could not get the bacon rub to stick. Any tips for that?

    Thanks,

    Shari

    ★★★★

    Reply
  9. Diane says

    May 30, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    These came out amazing! So tender and delicious. I made extras and froze so they are all ready to go next time. Thank you for posting!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Susan says

    July 28, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    I’ve made these before. I love them, Always delicious!!! Going to make them at a friend’s house tomorrow, I’m going to put chunks of pineapple in between the chicken for a little twist! What do you think?

    Reply
  11. Angela says

    August 14, 2023 at 9:57 am

    Having trouble getting mixture to stick on at all???

    Reply
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