Bacon Bourbon Barbecue Chicken

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 16oz16 oz barbecue sauce
• 1/4Cup1/4 Cup bourbon
• 2lbs2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces
• 2Tsp2 Tsp kosher salt
• 1Tsp1 Tsp ground white pepper
• 1/2Tsp1/2 Tsp garlic powder
• 1/2Tsp1/2 Tsp onion powder
• 2Tbs2 Tbs paprika
• 3Tbs3 Tbs packed dark brown sugar
• 1Tbs1 Tbs smoked paprika
• 6slices6 slices raw bacon, cut into small pieces

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.