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Easy Grilled Greek Chicken Shish Kabobs on a white plate for dinner.
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Grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs

Fire up the grill and get ready to make the absolute BEST Greek Chicken Kabobs!  A homemade Greek seasoning blend gives the chicken thighs, bell peppers, and onions a ton of flavor. You'll also learn a few simple tricks to get that gorgeous char without overcooking the meat.
Prep Time22 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Servings: 8 kabobs

Ingredients

Chicken Kebabs:

  • 1 ½ lbs. chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado, divided (2 chicken, 1-2 veggies)
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 bell peppers red, green, or a mix
  • 1 red onion or sweet onion

Homemade Greek Seasoning:

  • 2 tsp. oregano dried
  • 2 tsp. basil dried
  • 1 tsp. parsley dried
  • 1 tsp. dill dried
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. rosemary dried
  • ½ tsp. thyme dried
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • Wooden or Metal Skewers

To Serve:

Instructions

  • Add wooden skewers to a shallow dish that is filled with 1-inch of water and let soak for at least 10-15 minutes.
  • Cut chicken thighs, or breasts, into 1 to 1-½ inch pieces.
  • Whisk together Greek seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning mix to a large bowl. Whisk together until well combined. Add the chicken and toss until it’s well coated. Let marinade for 15 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
  • Cut the bell peppers and onion into 1 to 1-½ inch pieces. Add to a large bowl and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with the remaining Greek seasoning mix. Toss until well coated.
  • Alternatively thread the vegetables and chicken on the skewers. You should end up with roughly 8 skewers filled.
  • Add skewers to a grill over medium to medium-high heat. Grill kebabs for 12-15 minutes, rotating the skewers every 2-3 minutes. Make sure to move the skewers from the front to the back so each one has a chance to be on the hot spot of the grill. You’ll know they’re done when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. (You can check this using a meat thermometer.)
  • Serve these Greek Chicken Kebabs with chopped fresh parsley and some homemade or store-bought Tzatziki Sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg