Greek-Style Chicken Kebabs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Marinating Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 28 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek-Style Chicken Kebabs
Description
Greek-Style Chicken Kebabs feature boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a mixture of Greek yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice and zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and dried herbs like oregano, thyme, and parsley. The marinade tenderizes the chicken and imparts a fresh and savory flavor.
Once marinated, the chicken is skewered alternately with chunks of red onion, bell pepper, and zucchini, then grilled over medium-high heat until golden brown with a bit of char, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and tender. The combination of the creamy yogurt-based marinade and the charred grill marks gives the kebabs a textured exterior and juicy interior.
Serving the kebabs sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, creamy contrast to the smoky grilled chicken and vegetables, with lemon wedges to squeeze for added brightness.
Alternatively, the kebabs can be cooked under a broiler or on a grill pan if a grill is unavailable. Soaking wooden skewers before grilling helps prevent burning. These kebabs work well as a main dish served with rice, salad, or warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain, full fat
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice fresh tastes best
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 7 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes or crushed red pepper
Kebabs
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thigh trimmed of excess fat and sliced into 1 or 1 1/2 inch cubes, boneless, skinless
- 1 red onion sliced into 1 or 1 1/2 inch squares
- 1 bell pepper seeded and sliced into 1 or 1 1/2 inch squares, any color
- 1 medium zucchini sliced into 1 or 1 1/2 inch circles
Garnish
- parsley chopped, fresh
- feta cheese crumbled
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Add all marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl, then whisk to combine well.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and stir to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes, so they don’t burn too much while on the grill.
- Brush grill grates and preheat grill over MED HIGH heat.
- While grill is preheating, strain chicken through a sieve to remove excess marinade, and thread chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating 2 chicken pieces, then red onion, zucchini, and bell pepper, and repeat until skewers are full.
- Place skewers on a wax paper lined baking sheet (for transport to the grill).
- When the grill is hot, add skewers to the grill, close the lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once or twice while cooking. Chicken should be golden brown with a little char and be cooked through.
- Add chicken to a platter and if desired, sprinkle with chopped parsley and crumbled feta. Arrange some lemon wedges around the platter and serve with tzatziki sauce and warmed pita bread if desired.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Chicken can be broiled on high by placing kebabs on a foil-lined baking sheet and turning every 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- A grill pan or griddle heated over medium-high with a high-smoke point oil can be an alternative cooking method, turning frequently for even charring.
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours for more tender and flavorful meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 736IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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