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Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe

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Jun. 15, 2015

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Mar. 7, 2024
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. 
4.67 from 9 votes
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Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Servings: 8

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: 230kcal (12%)
    Author: Jessica Pinney
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    66 responses

    1. Vicky
      July 5, 2019

      5 stars
      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
      January 18, 2020

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

      Reply
    3. Becky
      July 4, 2020

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

      Reply
      1. Jessica Pinney
        July 5, 2020

        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
      July 18, 2020

      5 stars
      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
      April 11, 2021

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

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    6. KLO
      August 16, 2021

      4 stars
      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
      May 1, 2022

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

      Reply
    8. Shari
      January 19, 2023

      4 stars
      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
      May 30, 2023

      5 stars
      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
      July 28, 2023

      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
      August 14, 2023

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

      Reply
    12. Chantel
      July 1, 2024

      5 stars
      This recipe…. My lord! Followed the recipe to a tee but smokes the skewers rather than bbqing them and our entire household agrees this is THE BEST chicken we have ever had!!!!

      Reply
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