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Greek Chicken Kabobs

Greek Chicken Kabobs

These Greek Chicken Kabobs are infused with lemon, oregano, garlic, and olive oil, making every skewer a sun-soaked Mediterranean delight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed and cut into 1″ cubes (or thighs for extra juiciness)
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Greek brands like Kolios or Iliada work great
  • 1 large lemon Juice and zest (about 3 Tbsp juice, 1 tsp zest)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (roughly 1 Tbsp)
  • 2 tsp dried oregano (or 1 Tbsp fresh, finely chopped; try Greek oregano if you can find it)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 medium red onion cut into 1″ wedges (so they don’t slip off the skewer)
  • 1 red bell pepper bell pepper chopped into 1″ pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper bell pepper chopped into 1″ pieces
  • 8 cherry tomatoes leave them whole for pops of color
  • 8–10 skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling)

Instructions
 

  • "In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.",
  • "Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.",
  • "Preheat grill to medium-high heat.",
  • "Thread the marinated chicken, onion chunks, bell pepper pieces, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers, alternating for variety.",
  • "Grill the skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.",
  • "Serve immediately with a side of tzatziki sauce or Greek salad."

Notes

Uniform pieces cook evenly—cut your chicken and veggies into similar sizes. Soaking wooden skewers helps prevent charring. Let kabobs rest under foil for juicier results. For deeper char marks, start on high heat. Marinating with lemon juice breaks down proteins for moisture. Add smoked paprika to the marinade for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword "Greek Chicken", "Chicken Kabobs", "Grilled Chicken", "Mediterranean Recipe", "Healthy Dinner"
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