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Bourbon BBQ Chicken Skewers With Bacon

Andréa
Make these Bourbon BBQ Chicken Skewers With Bacon for your next cookout. Smoky, juicy, and full of flavor—perfect for grilling season.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
marinate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 20 kebabs
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 slices smoked bacon
  • 1 clove garlic squeezed
  • 1 shallot quartered
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 ½ pounds chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes

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Instructions
 

  • Add bacon, garlic, shallot, BBQ sauce, maple syrup, salt, paprika, pepper, and bourbon to a blender. Blend until smooth.
    6 slices smoked bacon, 1 clove garlic, 1 shallot, 1 cup barbecue sauce, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons smoked paprika powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • Divide the marinade into two bowls: ⅔ in bowl one and ⅓ in bowl two.
  • Thread the chicken onto skewers.
    2 ½ pounds chicken breasts
  • Brush the skewers with marinade from bowl one and place in a dish. Pour the rest of bowl one over the top. Cover and chill.
  • Marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
  • Grill the skewers for 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  • Brush with marinade from bowl two and grill 1 more minute.
  • Serve immediately.

NOTES

1. Variations
  • Spicy: Add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the marinade.
  • No alcohol: Replace bourbon with apple juice or cola.
  • Different meat: Try it with turkey breast or pork tenderloin.
2. Storage
  • Uncooked:
    • Fridge: Store for 1 day (covered).
    • Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Cooked
    • Fridge: Store for up to 3 days (covered).
    • Freezer: Store for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat
    • In oven: 10 minutes at 350 °F (ca. 180 °C).
    • In microwave: 1–2 minutes on medium power.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 529mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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