Get ready to elevate your summer grilling game with these mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Bacon Kebabs that combine the smoky richness of bacon, tender chicken, and a perfect blend of grilled vegetables. Imagine juicy chicken cubes wrapped in crispy bacon, charred to perfection and glazed with tangy BBQ sauce – this recipe is about to become your new outdoor cooking obsession that will have everyone begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 slices bacon, cut in half
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- Skewers
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cutting chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Cut bacon slices in half crosswise to create shorter pieces that will wrap around chicken pieces.
- Chop bell pepper and onion into chunks approximately the same size as chicken cubes to ensure consistent cooking.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to cooking to prevent burning during grilling.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 375-400°F, ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Wrap each chicken cube with a half slice of bacon, securing with a skewer.
- Alternate chicken-bacon pieces with bell pepper and onion chunks on skewers, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Brush assembled kebabs generously with BBQ sauce, coating all sides thoroughly.
- Place kebabs on preheated grill, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating to ensure even charring.
- Continue grilling and basting with additional BBQ sauce until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot, with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
Tips
- Always soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Cut chicken and vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F) for optimal grilling results.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Don't rush the grilling process – rotate kebabs regularly for even charring and flavor development.
- Let kebabs rest for 3-5 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Keep extra BBQ sauce handy for basting and dipping to enhance the flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 377kcal
Carbohydrates: 23g
Protein: 44g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 115mg
