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BBQ Chicken Skewers | Amazing Smoky Summer Grilling Recipe


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Smoky BBQ Chicken Skewers made with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and chipotle barbecue glaze.


Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

8 thick-cut bacon strips

1 cup sweet BBQ sauce

2/3 cup apple butter

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Salt

Black pepper

8 wooden skewers


Instructions

1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes

2. Preheat grill to medium heat

3. Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes

4. Slice bacon into small pieces

5. Thread chicken and bacon onto skewers

6. Season with salt and pepper

7. Blend BBQ sauce, apple butter, and chipotle peppers

8. Grill skewers for 4 minutes per side

9. Brush with sauce and continue grilling until cooked through

10. Serve warm

Notes

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes if using the oven

Chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts

Add vegetables or pineapple for extra flavor

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 593
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 1233mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 43g
  • Cholesterol: 138mg