Grilled Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Skewers are the kind of recipe that makes you want to fire up the grill right away. Juicy chicken, smoky bacon, and a sweet-spicy chipotle BBQ glaze come together in every bite. These skewers feel a little bold and a little indulgent, but they’re still easy enough for a weeknight cookout.
The combination of flavors is what really makes this one stand out. The honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the heat from the chipotle peppers, while the bacon crisps up around the chicken for extra texture. It’s a simple recipe that delivers big flavor without a complicated process.
Helpful Tips
- Soak your skewers: Don’t skip this step or the wooden skewers can burn on the grill.
- Keep pieces uniform: Cut the chicken and bacon into similar sizes so everything cooks evenly.
- Watch for flare-ups: Bacon can drip and cause flames, so keep an eye on the grill and move skewers as needed.
You Might Also Like
- Chicken Skewers with Cowboy Butter
- Alabama BBQ Sauce Blackened Chicken Sliders
- Grilled Harissa Honey Chicken Thighs
Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1” pieces
- 6 thick cut bacon strips cut in 1” pieces, partially cooked
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- 1/2 cup sweet BBQ sauce
- 1-2 chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Partially cook the bacon then cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Alternate threading the chicken and bacon onto the skewers. Season the skewers with salt and pepper.
- Place the BBQ sauce, chipotle peppers, and honey in the blender. Puree until smooth.
- Grill the chicken skewers for 4 minutes per side. Baste the skewers with the BBQ chipotle sauce and grill another 3-4 minutes per side, until the edges of the bacon are crisp.
- Serve with additional sauce on the side.
Notes
- Adding the whole peppers will make it very spicy. If you don’t like it spicy just add the adobo liquid from the can instead of the peppers.
- Partially cook the bacon so that you don’t end up with rubbery bacon that isn’t crispy.
Nutrition
Angie is a dedicated grilling aficionado who has experimented with a wide variety of techniques, equipment, and ingredients, to discover the endless possibilities of flavors and textures that grilling can achieve.