Bacon Paste BBQ Chicken Skewers

This recipe is modified from cooks illustrated to include a bit more sauce and a bit more heat in the form of chipotles. Don't skip the sugar in the rub as it aids in crisping and carmelizing the edges of the chicken.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Add all the BBQ sauce ingredients to a small sauce pot and bring to a simmer. Blend with a stick blended until smooth and then retain on simmer while you prepare everything else.
- 2
Add the bacon to a food processor and processor until its a smooth paste.
- 3
Cut the chicken into bite size chunks and then season with the salt and toss. Add the bacon paste on top and let sit while you start the grill.
- 4
Heat a grill to 450F over direct heat.
- 5
Add the seasoning and sugar to the chicken and with gloves hands mix the chicken until coated.
- 6
Skewer the chicken in a tight bunch.
- 7
Grill over direct heat 3-4 minutes per side until the edges begin to crisp. Baste with copious sauce and turn once more until the sauce caramelizes. Remove to a platter, and rest 10 minutes. unskewer and serve as bite size chunks.
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