These Greek chicken kabobs are made with chicken breast pieces marinated in lemon, garlic and herbs then grilled to perfection! They are tender, juicy and full of flavor.
We love grilling recipes during the summer and kabobs like these, chicken kabobs or steak kabobs are some of our favorites!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy to make. Marinate, grill, and eat. That’s it!
- Flavorful. These Greek chicken kabobs start with a flavorful Greek chicken marinade that the provides a beautiful char and smoky aroma.
Ingredients
Variations
- Veggies. If you want to add vegetables to your Greek chicken kabobs, you can thread them onto the skewer as well. Add 1-inch pieces of sliced zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion after every couple of pieces of chicken.
- Even more veggies. You can also make separate vegetable skewers and have one of each!
- Ready-made blend. Replace the herbs in this Greek chicken kabob marinade with a ready-made combination of Greek seasoning for additional flavor.
- Remove them from the skewer. Add a few bite-size pieces to turn a classic Greek salad into a Greek salad with chicken.
- Make a pita sandwich. Add a few pieces to some pita bread with some homemade tzatziki sauce or homemade hummus. Serve with some Greek potatoes!
- Serve as part of an appetizer platter. Put together antipasto skewers or a Mezze of things like olives, tomatoes, veggies, and crackers with the Greek chicken kabobs and antipasto skewers.
How to Make Greek Chicken Kabobs
Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Cut chicken into 1 1/2″ cubes and place them into a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken until well-coated. Transfer the marinated meat into the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
While you are preheating the grill on medium-high, take the marinated cubes out of the fridge and thread them onto the skewers, one piece at a time. Leave enough room at the bottom for you to handle.
Greek chicken kabobs will take about 5-6 minutes per side until they are no longer pink in the middle. The internal temperature should read between 160°F – 165°F on a thermometer. Let them rest before serving!
Storage
Keep any leftover chicken in a covered, airtight container for up to 3 days long in the refrigerator. You can leave them on the kabobs or remove them for easier access to reheating. When ready to reheat, place in the microwave or oven to warm up. Enjoy!
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Greek Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lemons , juiced
- 3 Tablespoons freshly chopped oregano , or 1 Tablespoon dried
- 1 Tablespoon freashly chopped parsley , or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Thaw and trim chicken breasts. Pat down with paper towels. Cut into 1 1/2" cubes and place in a zip-top bag or a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken. Then place into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the chicken onto the skewers (see note).
- Grill chicken kabobs for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until a thermometer reads 160°F to 165°F and the center is no longer pink).
- Let the chicken kabobs rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 4th of July, Chicken, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Grilling, Grilling, Low Carb, Mediterranean, Nut-Free, Whole 30
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Loaded with flavor! My new favorite summer dish, thank you!
I love how flavorful this is!! I will definitely make it again!
This is one of the best! These Greek chicken kabobs are incredibly delicious and impressive! Made them for our fam outing and we had so much fun!
This was a hit! Lots of lemony Greek flavor. This one is going in my favorites file. Nice and simple and would be perfect for pork, veggies, and grilled potatoes too. ❤️
Delicious! We served ours with hummus and pita.
Sounds delicious!
I absolutely love meditterranean flavors. So bright and delicious!