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Smoky BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Skewers

  • Author: Isabella Cortez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: 🔥 BBQ, Grilling & Smokehouse
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Smoky BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Skewers are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Juicy chicken pieces are wrapped in crispy bacon and coated in a rich, smoky BBQ sauce. Perfect for grilling at your next BBQ!


Ingredients

– 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

– 8 slices of bacon

– 1 cup BBQ sauce

– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden)


Instructions

1.

2. 1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

3. 2. Season the chicken cubes with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. 3. Wrap each chicken cube with a slice of bacon and secure it with a skewer.

5. 4. Brush the skewers generously with BBQ sauce.

6. 5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.

7. 6. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping.


Notes

 

– For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before wrapping with bacon.

– Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the chicken pieces.

– These skewers can also be baked in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken, bacon, BBQ, skewers, grilling