BBQ Bacon Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic and onion powders, celery seed, salt, and pepper, then wrapped in bacon and coated with barbecue sauce. The smoky, sweet glaze and crisp-edged bacon make these skewers a fun choice for grilling, game-day gatherings, or a casual dinner served on a stick.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ Bacon Chicken Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 9
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
- 3
Wrap each chicken piece tightly in a bacon half. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
- 4
Skewer the bacon-wrapped chicken pieces tightly on a skewer and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake the skewers in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Brush BBQ sauce over the skewers. Bake until evenly browned, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 239.62 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 34.83 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 7.38 g 3%
- Total Fat 7.84 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.96 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.96 mg High 28%
- Sodium 407.08 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 5.79 g --
- Added Sugars 5.79 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 8.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 48.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 19.88 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
BBQ Bacon Chicken Skewers is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, and Celery Seed. Each serving provides about 239.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ Bacon Chicken Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Celery Seed, Chicken Breast. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ Bacon Chicken Skewers?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 239.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ Bacon Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is BBQ Bacon Chicken Skewers healthy?
- BBQ Bacon Chicken Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 239.62 calories and 34.83 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 407.08 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.96 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.79 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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