Step 1

Heat gas grill to medium-high​.

Step 2

Prepare the spice rub by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine barbecue sauce, bourbon and soy sauce in a small bowl. Stir well to combine. Set aside.

Step 4

Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks and transfer to a medium-size bowl. Drizzle chicken with the olive oil and stir well. Sprinkle the rub over the chicken and toss to coat.

Step 5

Thread (in a pattern) the bacon, chicken and red onion onto skewers, starting and ending with the bacon.

Step 6

Spray the grill well and heat to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for approximately 8-10 minutes, rotating every couple minutes or until lightly browned and chicken is cooked.

Step 7

Brush with prepared sauce and grill another 5-7 minutes, rotating every few minutes, until the edges of the bacon are crisp and slightly charred. Remove to a clean platter, tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with any remaining barbecue sauce.

Step 8

Remove kebabs from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve, passing more barbecue sauce separately.