Go Back

Bourbon Bacon BBQ Chicken Kebabs

Bourbon chicken BBQ kebabs with bacon-wrapped chicken chunks and a smoky sweet bourbon BBQ glaze. Grill until the bacon is crisp and the chicken reaches 165°F, basting for a glossy finish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon-wrapped chicken kebabs
  • 2 lb chicken breasts Cut into chunks.
  • 12 bacon Cut in half; use 1/2 slice per chicken chunk.
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce For the bourbon BBQ glaze and basting (measure 1/2 cup).
  • 1 /4 cup bourbon Measure 1/4 cup for the glaze.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar Add to the glaze mixture.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Stir into the glaze mixture.
  • 1 count wooden skewers Soak before use.
  • 1 bell peppers Optional; cut to bite-size pieces for threading.
  • 1 onions Optional; cut to bite-size pieces for threading.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Wrap and season
  1. Wrap each chicken chunk with half a bacon slice and secure it in place.
  2. Mix BBQ sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until the brown sugar dissolves.
Marinate
  1. Marinate the wrapped chicken for 1-4 hours so the bacon flavor and bourbon BBQ glaze penetrate the meat.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the bacon-wrapped chicken onto soaked wooden skewers, alternating with bell peppers and onions if using.
  2. Grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side, basting with the marinade as you cook, until the bacon is crisp.
  3. Continue grilling until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest piece, then remove from the grill.

Notes

For cleaner skewers, make sure bacon overlaps slightly on each chicken chunk before threading. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out. Freezing is not recommended because bacon texture can soften. Dietary swap: use turkey bacon if you want a lighter alternative while keeping the same bourbon BBQ glaze.