Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers Recipe – A smoky 5-Ingredient recipe that is so easy you’ll serve them all grilling season. You can even make them in the oven!

Chicken Skewers Recipe with Chipotle BBQ Sauce on grill or in oven

Chicken Skewers Recipe with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

By spring, I mean grill season. And now that the weather is warming and grilling is enjoyable again, we’ve been grilling a 5-Ingredient wonder we call Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers.

This is a dish we make, that takes no time at all, and offers a serious flavor-smack with only a handful of ingredients. It truly is amazing!

If you don’t have a grill or prefer not to fire it up, you can still make these! Follow along for tips on how to cook kabobs in the oven instead!

Chicken Kebab Recipe with bbq sauce and bacon on plate

Chicken Skewers Recipe Ingredients

These zingy juicy BBQ Skewers are made with just 5 simple ingredients, one in particular, that makes all the difference! Ingredients include:

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (or chicken thighs)
  • Thick Cut Bacon Strips
  • Sweet BBQ Sauce
  • Chipotle Peppers – canned in adobo sauce
  • Musselman’s Apple Butter

The skewers are laced with pieces of thick-cut bacon to keep the chicken juicy and flavorful on the grill. Then we bumped BBQ sauce to another level, by pureeing it with sweet Musselman’s Apple Butter and chipotle peppers.

The apple butter provides depth and richness to the BBQ sauce, while the chipotle peppers offer smoky heat.

Chicken BBQ Skewers Recipe on baking tray with sauce

How to Make Chicken Skewers Recipe with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

(For the full recipe with measurements and times, see the recipe card below)

  1. Soak eight wooden skewers in water. Preheat the grill to medium or medium-low heat. Cut the chicken breasts into 3/4 inch bite-sized pieces. Then cut the bacon into 3/4 inch strips. Alternate threading the chicken and bacon onto eight skewers, leaving a bare handle on one end of each skewer. Sprinkle the chicken skewers with salt and black pepper.
  2. Place the BBQ sauce, Musselman’s Apple Butter, and chipotle peppers in the blender. Puree until smooth.
  3. Grill the chicken skewers across the grill grate. Then brush the skewers with the chipotle apple BBQ sauce and grill again, until the edges of the bacon are crisp, but not burned. Serve warm.

You can also use a small bowl to hold the leftover sauce for dipping while eating. 

You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. 

See The (Printable) Recipe Card Below For How To Make This Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers Recipe. Enjoy!

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How to Grill Bacon

You might think grilling bacon is a bad idea… Please allow me to try to change your mind.

If grilled bacon makes you think of fiery flare-ups and pork-fat burnt to a crisp, let’s talk about grilling temperatures.

Some people are under the impression that a grill should always be heated to the highest temperature possible for quick cooking. However, my grill goes up to over 750 degrees F. Can you imagine what that would do to bacon? Or chicken, for that matter.

Lower-temperature grilling offers you control and flexibility.

Try heating your grill to only medium (350-450 degrees F) or even medium-low (around 300 degrees F) heat. This will allow you to cook the chicken all the way through while crisping the edges of the bacon without flare-ups under medium-high heat.

Kabobs with chicken and bacon on foil ready for the grill

Chicken Skewers Recipe with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Chicken Kabobs in Oven

Don’t have a grill? You can also bake these grilled Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers in the oven. This recipe doesn’t have to be limited to the spring or summer with the baked version. Make this any time during the year for a tasty meal for any cookouts!

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Thread the skewers with chicken and bacon, then puree the bbq sauce as directed above.
  2. Lay the chicken skewers on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and brush well with the bbq sauce.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges of the bacon are crispy. Serve warm!
Grilled Chicken Skewers in the oven

Side Dishes for Chicken

Here are some delicious side dishes that are perfect with this barbecue chicken skewers recipe.

Your friends and family will go crazy over this recipe at your first neighborhood barbecue this spring. Fortunately for you, when they ask for the recipe you can count off the ingredients on one hand!

Juicy 5-Ingredient Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers in the oven

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when these chicken skewers are done?

Since the chicken pieces on these skewers are pretty small, the chicken should be done right around the same time that the bacon gets nice and crispy. If you are unsure, check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to make sure it is cooked to 165 F!

How should I store BBQ chicken skewers?

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave and serve with all of your favorite sides!

Other skewer recipes you might like:

Check the printable recipe card below for the prep time, total time, and nutrition information including calories, protein, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber percentages.

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Chicken Skewers Recipe with Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers Recipe: A smoky 5-Ingredient recipe that is so easy you’ll serve them all grilling season. You can even make them in the oven!
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 thick cut bacon strips
  • 1 cup sweet BBQ sauce
  • 2/3 cup Musselman's Apple Butter
  • 2 chipotle peppers (canned in adobo sauce)

Instructions

  • Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium or medium-low heat. (Between 300-350 degrees F.) Cut the chicken breasts into 3/4 inch bite-sized pieces. Then cut the bacon into 3/4 inch strips. Alternate threading the chicken and bacon onto 8 skewers, leaving a bare handle on one end of each skewer. Sprinkle the chicken skewers with salt and pepper.
  • Place the bbq sauce, Musselman’s Apple Butter and chipotle peppers in the blender. Puree until smooth.
  • Grill the chicken skewers for 4 minutes per side. Then brush the skewers with the chipotle apple bbq sauce and grill another 3-4 minutes per side, until the edges of the bacon is crisp, but not burned. Serve warm.

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Notes

Oven Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Thread the skewers with chicken and bacon, then puree the bbq sauce as directed above. Lay the chicken skewers on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and brush well with the bbq sauce. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges of the bacon are crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer, Calories: 593kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 138mg, Sodium: 1233mg, Potassium: 925mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 42g, Vitamin A: 225IU, Vitamin C: 2.7mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1.4mg
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Musselman’s Apple Butter. All opinions are my own.

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