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.

Amy Roth
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These kabobs are a great way to add some variety to your grilling repertoire.


Sneha Basnet
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I love that these kabobs are so versatile. You can use different types of chicken, vegetables, and marinades to create your own unique recipe.


geovanni santos
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These kabobs are perfect for a healthy and delicious meal. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.


Kinza rajpoot Rajpoot
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I've made these kabobs on the grill and in the oven. They're delicious either way, but I prefer them grilled.


Sameera Abdulsalam
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These kabobs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make them with grilled chicken breasts, but you could also use rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken.


King Val
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but these kabobs were really good. The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and tender.


Law Howell
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These kabobs were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were a big hit at my party.


afifa rownak suhaima
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken didn't cook all the way through. I had to put it back on the grill for a few more minutes.


Jade Haggard
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the vegetables were delicious.


SM SHOHEL RANA
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These kabobs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices to the marinade next time.


Kwazi Mdlalose
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves grilled chicken.


Shahdin Salman
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These kabobs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Seller Acc
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are perfectly roasted.


Owen T
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These kabobs are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a weeknight meal. I usually marinate the chicken overnight, but you can also do it for a few hours.


Leanne Renke
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I've made these kabobs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize them with different vegetables and marinades.


Sopy Samai
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These chicken kabobs were a hit at my last barbecue! The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and juicy, and the vegetables added a nice touch of color and crunch.


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