Bacon Paste and Bourbon BBQ Chicken Kebabs

By á-1590

Ingredients

• 16oz16 oz barbecue sauce
• 1/4cup1/4 cup bourbon
• 2lbs2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces
• 2teaspoons2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1teaspoon1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2tablespoons2 tablespoons paprika
• 3tablespoons3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1tablespoon1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 6slices6 slices raw bacon, cut into small pieces

Details

Adapted from hostthetoast.com

Preparation

Step 1

Light the grill and heat to medium-high
In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce and bourbon. Mix well.
In a food processor, combine the kosher salt, white pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, dark brown sugar, smoked paprika, and bacon. Pulse until completely smooth.
Put the chicken thigh pieces in a bowl and then rub with the bacon paste. Once well-coated, thread the chicken thigh pieces onto skewers (pre-soaked, if they're wooden).
Place the kebabs on the preheated grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until nearly cooked through.
Brush the kebabs with the bourbon barbecue sauce and cook for an additional minute on each side.
Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce.