Smoky Oven-Baked Chicken Skewers with Homemade BBQ Sauce

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

In a food processor, blend the bacon for about 30 seconds until a smooth paste forms.

In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken cubes with kosher salt, sweet paprika, chili powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and bacon paste until well combined. Ensure chicken cubes are evenly coated with the mixture.

Thread the coated chicken, peppers, and onions alternately onto 8 metal skewers and place them on the lined baking sheet.

While the oven is preheating, make the BBQ Sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.

Bake the skewers for 15 minutes, then remove them from the oven. Brush the skewers generously with the homemade BBQ sauce, then return them to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.

Let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your smoky oven-baked chicken skewers with any remaining BBQ sauce.