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Bourbon Maple BBQ Chicken Skewers

Bourbon maple BBQ chicken skewers with a glossy, caramelized glaze—sweet, savory, and grill-ready. Cube chicken, marinate for 1–4 hours, then baste as it grills until sticky and cooked through.
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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: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Make the bourbon-maple BBQ 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 mixture for basting and set it aside.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Add the cubed chicken to the remaining sauce and stir to coat, then cover and marinate for 1-4 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. While marinating, soak the wooden skewers in water so they stay from charring on the grill.
Skewer and grill
  1. Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.
  2. Grill the skewers over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side, basting frequently with the reserved sauce.
  3. Continue grilling until the chicken reaches 165°F and the glaze looks sticky and caramelized at the edges.

Notes

For the glossiest, stickiest glaze, baste during the last few minutes and keep the grill at steady medium heat so the sugar caramelizes without burning. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days; reheat on the grill or in a skillet until hot. Freeze cooked skewers for up to 2 months (freeze without the fresh garnish, if any). For a lower-sugar option, use a reduced-sugar BBQ sauce and maple syrup alternative in the same proportions.