Servings
Font
Back
0 from 33 votes

Mediterranean Chicken Shish Kabob

Easy chicken shish kabob recipe made on the grill or in the oven. This Mediterranean chicken kabobs are flavored with delicious spices and are quick to make. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
marinade
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 393 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast see notes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • Red onion, red and yellow bell peppers and tomatoes for grilling

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Cut the chicken breast into 1 - 1 1/2 inch pieces and set aside. 
  2. In a large bowl, mix olive oil with minced garlic, paprika, cumin, sumac, cayenne, salt and lemon juice. 
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and stir well so all pieces are coated with the marinade. 
  4. Cover with a plastic wrap, and place the bowl in the fridge. Marinate the chicken for at least one hour up to 24 hours. 
  5. Once ready to grill, take the bowl out of the fridge. 
  6. Heat the grill to medium heat. 
  7. Thread the chicken pieces and vegetables on skewers. 
  8. Once all the skewers are ready, start grilling the kabobs. 
  9. Grill one side for 5-8 minutes and then grill the other side. Make sure the kabobs are not undercooked. 
  10. Serve warm with your favorite side dish. 

Notes

  • You can use boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs for this chicken shish kabob recipe. 
  • If you don't like the spices used in this marinade, you can always change or leave them out. This marinade has a Mediterranean flavor with a good kick from sumac and if you like it to be spicy, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. 
  • Marinade the chicken for at least one hour for great flavor. Don't marinade the chicken for over 24 hours. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can have the leftovers as a wrap, with rice or on salad. 
  • Shish kabob is traditionally made on the grill but you can also make it in the oven or on the stove. If making chicken kabobs on the stove, I suggest you use a grill pan. 
  • You can grill shish kabobs with or without veggies. I also like to garnish them with chopped parsley, cilantro or basil for a fresh kick of flavor. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 847mg (35%) Potassium 900mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 418IU (8%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393

% Daily Value*

Calories 393kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 847mg 35%
Potassium 900mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 418IU 8%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.