FLAVORFUL GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

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This originally stems from a Cook's Illustrated recipe. The homemade bbq sauce is replaced with bottled. I don't think the original recipe's sauce was anything special nor worthy of the effort to make. What is worth the effort is the bacon rub.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes) or 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
fresh ground black pepper (can sub chipotle powder)
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes before using
1 cup barbecue sauce, divided (Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory works well)

Steps:

  • Toss chicken and salt in large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Heat gas grill to medium high.
  • While grill heats, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine sweet paprika, sugar, smoked paprika and pepper or chipotle powder in small bowl.
  • Process bacon in food processor until a smooth paste forms, 30 to 45 seconds, scraping down bowl twice during processing. Add bacon paste and spice mixture to chicken; mixing with hands or rubber spatula until ingredients are thoroughly blended and chicken is completely coated.
  • Thread meat onto skewers, rolling or folding meat as necessary to maintain 1-inch cubes.
  • Place kebabs on grill, turning one-quarter turn every 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until well browned and slightly charred, about 8 minutes for breasts or 10 minutes for thighs. Brush top surface of kebabs with 1/4 cup sauce; flip and cook until sauce is brown in spots, about 1 minute. Brush second side with remaining 1/4 cup sauce; flip and continue to cook until brown in spots until cooked through, about 1 minute longer. Remove kebabs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve, passing reserved barbecue sauce separately.

Shanti Bogati
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I've never been a huge fan of grilled chicken, but these kabobs changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly grilled.


aman sial
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These kabobs are the perfect summertime meal. They're easy to make, healthy, and delicious.


ajay Shrivastav
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but these kabobs were amazing! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Tikaram Parjuli
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These kabobs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I love that I can just throw everything on the grill and have a meal in minutes.


Aaditya Pandey
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I've made these kabobs several times now and they're always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are delicious.


kiganda Steven
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These kabobs are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. They're easy to make and always a hit.


Naveen Shan
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I'm always looking for new grilled chicken recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly grilled.


Philip Belz
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These kabobs are a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Babanou mohamed
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different vegetables and marinades, and it always turns out great.


Thando Enhle
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These are the perfect summer grilling recipe! Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Rehana Kousar
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Yum! These kabobs were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making them again.


Onwudiegwu Victor
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These kabobs were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.


Tholumusa Mthembu
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Best grilled chicken kabobs I've ever had! The marinade is amazing and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Itz Milan
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So easy and delicious! I love that I can throw everything on the grill and have a meal in minutes.


Roblox Status
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I'm not usually a fan of grilled chicken, but this recipe was a game-changer! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Robson Flickson
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These were so easy to make and turned out amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly grilled. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Nipa Akter
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Just made these for dinner and they were delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Claudette Louise Patricia Abraham
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I tried this recipe last night and it was fantastic! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the marinade was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Gulhaid er
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Amazing! So delicious and easy to make. I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind.


Sweeto Aamir
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These grilled chicken kabobs were a huge hit at our last BBQ! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly grilled. We'll definitely be making these again soon.


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