Description
Greek Chicken Kabobs are a delightful burst of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for any grilling occasion. These skewers feature succulent marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb marinade that evokes the essence of summer meals. Easy to prepare and customizable, they’re sure to impress your guests and elevate your barbecue experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Add cubed chicken to the marinade. Toss until well-coated and let sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Prep Vegetables: Cut zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion into chunks.
- Skewer Ingredients: Thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers alternately.
- Grill Kabobs: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook skewers for about 6-8 minutes per side until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let kabobs rest briefly after grilling and serve with tzatziki sauce or over rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg