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.
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 Kebab Ingredients:
- BBQ Sauce
- Bourbon
- Chicken Breast
- Bacon
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Brown Sugar
- Salt & Pepper
More Grilling Recipes
- Grilled Pork Loin Sliders with Spicy Slaw
- Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Burgers
- Cheesy Grilled Buffalo Chicken
Other Chicken Recipe Ideas
- Smoked Chicken Wings
- The Best Roast Chicken Marinade
- Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
- Easy Blackened Chicken Recipe
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PrintBourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe
Chicken breast skewered on kebabs then covered with a BBQ bacon paste and grilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
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
Vicky says
We made this last night, and it was amazing!!! Best tasting chicken we have ever made and we make ALOT of chicken! Highly recommend ❤️
★★★★★
Ron Lamaster says
These kabobs are utterly amazing!! The taste was so much of a party in our mouths!!!! Will definitely do again soon!
Becky says
can you mix this up in the morning, let them kind of marinate in the rub, then skewer them and grill at night?
Jessica Pinney says
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.
Jodie says
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.
★★★★★
Debbie says
Where do I find the bourbon . Is it a cooking bourbon or the bourbon that’s in the alcohol dept. is there a substitute
KLO says
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…
★★★★
Adrianne says
OMG!! This was a hit for Sunday dinner. Followed the recipe exactly. Will be in rotation from now on.
★★★★★
Shari says
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
★★★★
Diane says
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!
★★★★★
Susan says
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?
Angela says
Having trouble getting mixture to stick on at all???