Ingredients

¼ cup bourbon
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
6 slices raw bacon, cut into small pieces
16 oz barbecue sauce

Directions

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.