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Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce

A classic Greek style recipe with big flavor! Just as good as what you get at a restaurant and perfect for serving to guests!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 9 - 10 kebabs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts , diced into 1 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp olive oil , divided, plus more for grill
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 1/2 tsp dried oregano, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried basil, divided
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large red bell peppers , diced into 1 1/4-inch pieces
  • 3 small zucchini (nearly 1 lb), sliced into rounds slightly under 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 large red onion , diced into 1 1/4-inch wedges
Tzatziki Sauce

Instructions

For the kebabs:
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  1. In a bowl whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, 2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, the thyme, coriander and season with salt and pepper to taste (I used 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper). 
  2. Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, pour olive oil mixture over chicken and press chicken into marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate 45 minutes to 2 hours (no longer than 2 hours or the chicken will start to get mealy because of the acidic ingredients). If using wooden skewers soak them in water for 30 minutes.
  3. Drizzle and toss veggies with 2 Tbsp of the olive oil (I just left them on the cutting board and tossed them) and season with remaining 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp basil and salt to taste.
  4. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Thread a red bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, 2 chicken pieces on to skewer and repeat twice.
  5. Brush grill lightly with olive oil, place skewers on grill and grill until chicken registers 165°F (73°C) in center, about 8 - 12 minutes, rotating once halfway through cooking. Garnish with parsley, serve warm with tzatziki sauce.