Greek Chicken Kabobs Recipe
These Greek Chicken Kabobs are a flavorful and vibrant dish featuring marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection with lemon and red bell peppers. Served with classic Mediterranean sides like tzatziki sauce, olives, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, feta cheese, and warm pita bread, this recipe brings a fresh and delicious taste of Greece to your table. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a casual dinner, these kabobs balance tangy, savory, and fresh flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup Greek dressing
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1” pieces
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, halved and grilled
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, cored and sliced thick
- 4 ounces black or kalamata olives
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- fresh dill, for garnish
Other
- 4 slices pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles
- 8–10 wooden skewers, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes prior to use
- Tzatziki sauce, 1 cup
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the cubed chicken breasts into a large 1-gallon ziptop bag. Add Greek dressing, minced garlic, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Seal the bag tightly after squeezing out the air, then massage the marinade into the chicken pieces to coat evenly. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 4 hours to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare Skewers: While the chicken marinates, soak 8 to 10 wooden skewers in hot water for 30 minutes. This prevents the skewers from burning during grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the kabobs and lemons.
- Assemble Kabobs: Thread the soaked wooden skewers by alternating pieces of marinated chicken, folded lemon slices, and red bell pepper chunks to create colorful and flavorful kabobs.
- Grill Kabobs and Lemons: Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for approximately 5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and has beautiful grill marks. At the same time, grill the lemon halves cut side down until nicely charred to be served alongside.
- Prepare the Platter: Arrange tzatziki sauce, olives, cucumber slices, red onion, tomato slices, crumbled feta cheese, warmed pita bread triangles, and any leftover bell pepper pieces on a large serving platter, leaving space to place the finished kabobs.
- Serve: Add the grilled chicken kabobs and charred lemon halves to the platter. Garnish everything with fresh dill and serve immediately to enjoy the best flavors and textures.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning or catching fire on the grill.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for juicier kabobs.
- Grilling the lemon halves adds a smoky citrus flavor that complements the chicken perfectly.
- Serve with extra tzatziki sauce for dipping if desired.
- Make sure chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
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