If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor, bacon chicken skewers are the perfect choice. This dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, and it can be cooked in under 30 minutes. The bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor to the chicken, and the skewers make it easy to cook the chicken evenly. Serve these skewers with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
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BBQ CHICKEN BACON SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, bacon, bamboo skewer
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Combine the chicken, bbq sauce, salt, and pepper, stirring until evenly mixed.
- Threading one end of the bacon onto the end of a skewer. Add a piece of chicken, and weave the bacon around the chicken and back through the skewer, creating a wave pattern between the chicken. Move the bacon and the chicken down the skewer, repeating until the other edge of the bacon is threaded through.
- Repeat on the rest of the skewers with the remaining chicken and bacon.
- Grease the surface of the grill by rubbing the grates with tongs and an oiled paper towel.
- Grill the skewers for about 12-18 minutes with the lid closed, flipping them halfway.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 23 grams
BACON CHICKEN SKEWERS
Your whole family will fall for these moist, flavorful chicken strips. I serve them every year at my daughter's birthday party because her friends request them!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, chili powder and hot pepper sauce; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels. , Drain and discard marinade. Place a chicken strip on each bacon strip; thread each onto a metal or soaked wooden skewer. , Grill skewers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-14 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally.
Nutrition Facts :
BACON RANCH CHICKEN SKEWERS
These bacon ranch chicken skewers were intended to star at your next tailgate cookout. They are easy, interesting, and incredibly adaptable.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h46m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together ranch dressing and hot chile paste in a large bowl.
- Mix in chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels.
- Thread a piece of onion about 1 1/2 inches down the skewer.
- Thread the end portion of one strip of bacon onto skewer so the rest of the strip is hanging down. Skewer on a piece of chicken; thread on the next portion of the bacon. Turn the skewer so that the long end of the bacon is again hanging down. Repeat this process of skewering and turning until the entire strip of bacon is threaded, using 4 to 5 chicken pieces.
- Thread a second piece of onion onto the end of the skewer.
- Repeat steps 5 through 7 for all twelve skewers.
- Season chicken skewers with salt and pepper as desired.
- Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 12 to 16 minutes total per skewer. Serve with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 118.3 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 402.1 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN SKEWERS
These bacon-wrapped chicken skewers are true love! Crispy, brown sugar coated bacon wrapped around pieces of chicken, grilled up until they're golden and delicious.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix up the brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, and pour onto a plate.
- Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap a half slice of bacon around each piece of chicken, pulling it kind of tight. Thread the bacon-wrapped chicken onto a skewer, making sure to poke each end of the bacon so it stays on. Place three pieces of bacon-wrapped chicken on each skewer.
- Baked for 30-35 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and there's NO pink inside of the chicken (internal temperature should reach 163 degrees). Allow skewers to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use thick-cut bacon.
- If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use toothpicks.
- Be sure to cook the bacon until it is crispy, but not overcooked.
- You can add a variety of vegetables to your skewers, such as cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- For a fun party appetizer, serve the bacon skewers with a dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Bacon skewers are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that is always a hit. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying treat that everyone will love.
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