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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Fire Sticks is a great grilled appetizer, perfect for summer time entertaining.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Fire in a Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce

My Bacon Wrapped Chicken Fire Sticks is a great grilled appetizer, perfect for summer time entertaining.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author Quinn Caudill

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. ancho chile powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds packages chicken tenders, about 3
  • 12 - 16 ounces bacon slices, cut in half

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, blend together chile powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. Place seasoning blend into 1-gallon zip-lock bag.

  3. Add chicken tenderloin's and shake well to coat.
  4. Let chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  5. Pre-heat grill to medium heat.
  6. Clean and oil the grill grate to keep the chicken from sticking.
  7. Wrap each chicken tender with bacon.
  8. Carefully skewer chicken and bacon "shish kabob" style. (make sure bacon is also skewered)
  9. Grill chicken, turning frequently, basting often with Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce, until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  10. Do not over cook.
  11. Serve with fresh cherries and Cherry Habanero BBQ Sauce

Recipe Notes

First published by Quinn Caudill for DadWhats4Dinner.com ©2016