Greek Chicken Kebabs Recipe
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4.7
267 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 skewers
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Calories
224 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Chicken Kebabs Recipe
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Boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated in the traditional Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano then threaded on skewers with a few veggies makes these grilled chicken kebabs an easy and healthy weeknight dinner winner.
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Ingredients
Yogurt Marinade
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 lemons , juiced + zest from one of the lemons
- 4-5 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kebabs
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- 1 red onion , quartered into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small zucchini , sliced into ¼ inch coins
- 1 red bell pepper , seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thirds, and then slice again into about 1-inch pieces. Place the chicken pieces in a freezer bag or bowl and set aside.
- Add the Greek yogurt and olive oil to a medium size bowl. Zest one of the lemons into the bowl then juice that lemon with the remaining three lemons and add to the bowl. Add the minced garlic, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper and stir. Pour half of the marinade into the freezer bag or the bowl with the chicken pieces and reserve the other half of the marinade for basting. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
- When ready to grill, prepare the grill by lightly oiling the grate with vegetable oil or cooking spray and set to medium high heat.
- Thread the chicken on the skewers alternating with the red onion, zucchini and red bell pepper until you've reached the end of the skewer, ending with chicken. Repeat with the remaining skewers. Discard any of the remaining marinade that had the chicken in it.
- Grill the chicken, basting the kebabs with the reserved marinade and turning often so each side browns and has light grill marks, until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Serve warm.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, prepare them by soaking in water for 10 minutes. If using metal skewers, no prep is necessary.
- If using wooden skewers, prepare them by soaking in water for 10 minutes. If using metal skewers, no prep is necessary.
- The marinade shared above is my go-to Greek chicken marinade. Click over to that post for more details on marinating chicken and ways you can customize this easy marinade.
- The marinade shared above is my go-to Greek chicken marinade. Click over to that post for more details on marinating chicken and ways you can customize this easy marinade.
- Greek chicken marinade
Nutrition Information
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Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
465mg
(19%)
Potassium
483mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
749IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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267 reviews
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