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Greek chicken kabobs on skewers.
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4.60 from 10 votes

Greek Chicken Kabobs with Easy Marinade

Flavorful Greek Chicken Kabobs with easy 30 minute marinade are grilled to perfection with juicy chicken and tender crisp veggies.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 8 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 7 servings (2 kabobs)
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Olena Osipov

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 large zucchini cut into 1/2" thick half rounds (2 baby zucchini into rounds)
  • 2 large bell peppers cut into 2" pieces
  • 14 grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 28 Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1 large red or white onion cut into 2" pieces
  • 2 large garlic cloves grated
  • 1 lemon zest and juice of
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp oregano dried
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper divided
  • Cooking spray I use Misto
  • 14 short skewers or 7 long ones
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • If using wooden skewers, soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl add chicken, olives, onion, garlic, lemon juice + zest, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for 30 minutes - 24 hours. The longer meat marinates, more flavourful it is and cooks faster.
  • Chop veggies while meat marinating and you can refrigerate them as well. Prep skewing station.
  • To skewer kabobs, here is the order I used - you can use any: 2-3 chicken pieces, onion, 2 olives, zucchini, tomato, 2-3 chicken pieces, 2 bell peppers, onion. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Preheat grill on medium heat, around 500 degrees F, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Grill skewers with lid closed turning every 2 - 3 minutes for even grilling. Kebabs are ready when chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and serve hot with pita bread, tzatziki and traditional Greek salad.

Notes

  • Store: Remove meat and veggies from skewers and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in microwave.
  • Make ahead: Chicken can marinate for up to 24 hours.
  • Uniform pieces: The key to cooked-through chicken and not burnt veggies at same time is to cut all ingredients into same size pieces.
  • Skip tomatoes: You can use 3 bell peppers and omit tomatoes.
  • Metal skewers do not need soaking.
  • Grills vary: Cooking time will vary depending on the age and make/model of your grill. Use your judgement and experience with your grill.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2kabobs | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 643mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g