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Greek Chicken Kebabs Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 skewers
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. When ready to grill, prepare the grill by lightly oiling the grate with vegetable oil or cooking spray and set to medium high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.