Greek Chicken Kabobs Recipe
These Greek Chicken Kabobs are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken breasts grilled alongside fresh lemon and bell peppers. Paired with a refreshing platter of tzatziki sauce, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and warm pita bread, this recipe captures classic Mediterranean tastes ideal for a quick and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Kabobs
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 cup Greek dressing
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced or grated)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1” pieces)
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 8–10 wooden skewers (soaked in hot water for 30 minutes)
For the Platter
- 2 lemons (halved and grilled)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 ounces black or kalamata olives
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tomatoes (cored and sliced thick)
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 4 slices pita bread (warmed and cut into triangles)
- Fresh dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the cubed chicken into a 1-gallon zip-top bag. Add the Greek dressing, minced garlic, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Remove the air, seal the bag tightly, and massage the marinade evenly into the chicken pieces. Let it marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- Prepare Skewers: Soak 8-10 wooden skewers in hot water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling while the chicken marinates.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, preparing it for kabob cooking.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Thread the chicken cubes, folded lemon slices, and red bell pepper pieces alternately onto the skewers ensuring even distribution.
- Grill the Kabobs and Lemons: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and has a nice char. At the same time, grill the lemon halves cut side down until they develop a charred surface.
- Prepare the Platter: Arrange the tzatziki sauce, olives, thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, sliced tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, warm pita bread triangles, and any leftover bell pepper chunks on a large serving platter leaving space for the chicken skewers.
- Serve: Add the grilled chicken skewers and charred lemon halves to the platter and garnish with fresh dill. Serve immediately for the best taste and freshness.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer intensifies the flavor and tenderizes the meat.
- Soaking the wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- You can substitute the Greek dressing with a homemade blend of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic for a fresher taste.
- Serve with extra tzatziki for dipping and a side salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure the grill is properly preheated to avoid sticking and to get perfect grill marks.
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