Fabulous BBQ Chicken Skewers

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These Fabulous BBQ Chicken Skewers are packed with smoky-sweet flavor, thanks to a unique bacon-based seasoning paste blended with paprika and brown sugar. The chicken is marinated, skewered, and grilled until tender, then brushed with barbecue sauce for a caramelized finish. It’s a fun, flavor-forward recipe that’s perfect for summer grilling and sure to impress at any cookout.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Barbecue, BBQ

Keyword 4th of july, bacon, chicken, grilling, summer

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Marinate Time 1 10

Total Time 1 45

Servings servings

Calories 290kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

10-12 wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 1 hour
3-4 chicken breasts about 2 1/2 pounds
2 tsp sea salt
4 strips bacon
2 tsp paprika
3 tsp smoked paprika
5 tsp sugar
1 cup BBQ Sauce

Instructions

Cut 3-4 chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds) into 2 inch cubes. Place them in a gallon sized freezer bag and sprinkle with the sea salt. Close the bag and toss the chicken to coat. Then place in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. This will help flavor the chicken and to keep it tender.
Slice 4 strips of bacon into 2 inch pieces. Place them into a food processor and process until it turns into a thick paste. I know you are questioning this but just trust me.
Add the paprika, smoked paprika and sugar to the bacon paste and pulse until it is mixed in.
Remove the chicken from the bag and pat the chicken dry. Then add the dry chicken to another gallon sized freezer bag. Add in the seasoning/paste mixture. Seal the bag and toss the chicken until well coated.
Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers.
Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Take a large piece of foil and spray it with cooking spray. Carefully slide the sheet of foil onto the grill.
Set the chicken skewers on the foil. Cook about 8 minutes per side. When the chicken has cooked through brush each skewer with BBQ Sauce and cook for 2-3 additional minutes to caramelized the sauce on the skewers. Serves 5-6.

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