Camping Recipes

BBQ Skewers with a Gourmet Flair

chicken Skewers

While BBQ is still King of the Campfire, the trend this summer season is “elevated” barbeque by adding just a touch of the gourmet flair! Check out this high-styled, yet tasty, variation of a kebab! 

Chicken Bacon Ranch Skewers (Serves 4) 

Recipe from overthefirecooking.com  

Ingredients 

  • Chicken Skewers 
  • 4 pounds chicken thighs, thinly sliced 
  • 1.5 pounds bacon, sliced 
  • ½ cup Cowboy Butter Rub seasoning or similar butter seasoning containing garlic, herbs, paprika and cayenne pepper 
  • Buffalo Sauce (as needed) 
  • BBQ Skewers 

Ranch Dressing 

2.5 Tablespoons sour cream 

  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 1.5 Tablespoons chopped parsley 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper 
  • Buttermilk – to reach consistency of Ranch dressing 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions: 

Pound the chicken thighs until about ⅛” thick. Cover cooking sheet with foil and create a layer of chicken with a layer of bacon on top to cover and continue until all chicken and bacon is used and you have created a layered meat stack. Wrap tightly with foil and freeze for at least 2 hours. Heat grill to 325 degrees, remove meat from freezer, and remove foil. Slice meat into 2×2” cubes and place on skewers. Rub all meat with Cowboy Butter Rub. Grill each skewer for about 15-20 minutes, turning once and basting with Buffalo sauce as desired with turn. Cook until the internal chicken temperature is equal to 165 degrees. Serve with Ranch dipping sauce and enjoy! 

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