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Bourbon Maple BBQ Chicken Skewers

Bourbon maple BBQ chicken skewers with a glossy, caramelized glaze—sweet, savory, and sticky. Cubed chicken is marinated, skewered, and grilled until each piece reaches tender juiciness at 165°F.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
marinating 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bourbon maple BBQ marinade and glaze
  • 1 BBQ sauce
  • 0.25 cup bourbon
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Chicken skewers
  • 2 lb chicken breasts cubed
  • 12 count wooden skewers soaked

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the bourbon-maple sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, bourbon, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce for basting, then set aside.
Marinate and skewer
  1. Marinate the cubed chicken in the remaining sauce for 1-4 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Thread the marinated chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
Grill and baste
  1. Grill the skewers over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting frequently with the reserved sauce.
  2. Continue grilling until the chicken reaches 165°F and the glaze looks sticky and glossy, then remove to rest briefly before serving.

Notes

For best caramelization, keep basting during the final minute so the glaze thickens without burning. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; freeze cooked skewers for up to 2 months. For a lower-sugar option, use a reduced-sugar BBQ sauce and keep the maple syrup to the same amount for the bourbon-maple flavor.