Chicken Kabobs with Spiced Bacon Rub

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Chicken Kabobs with Spiced Bacon Rub

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6
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30min
Prep
40min
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    The sweet warmth of these skewers is guaranteed to get your party going. The flavor of the premium COOL Chicken only gets better when surrounded by sweet, savory and smoky accompaniments, such as bacon.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 6
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    12 (10-inch long) wooden skewers
    2 slice(s) Hy-Vee thick-sliced smoked bacon, uncooked and cut into 1-inch pieces
    4 tsp. Hy-Vee chili powder
    1 tbsp. packed Hy-Vee brown sugar
    ¾ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee garlic powder
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee black pepper
    1 ½ lbs. Hy-Vee 100% natural COOL Chicken boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
    1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
    1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
    1 medium pineapple, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
    1 c. Hy-Vee barbecue sauce

    Directions

    1. Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes.
    2. In a food processor, process bacon, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper until a smooth paste forms. In a large bowl, toss bacon mixture with chicken pieces; stir to coat. Thread coated chicken, zucchini, peppers and pineapple on skewers.
    3. Oil grill grate. Preheat grill for direct cooking to medium-high heat. Reserve half the barbecue sauce for serving. Place kabobs on grill, turning one-quarter turn every 2 minutes until browned and lightly charred. Lightly brush top side of kabobs with the unreserved barbecue sauce; turn and cook 1 minute. Brush and turn again; cook about 1 minute or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Serve with reserved barbecue sauce.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    330 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 910mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 44g
    • Protein: 27g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 30%
    0%
    Vitamin C 170%
    0%
    Iron 10%
    0%
    Calcium 4%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Spring 2014