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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time43 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Servings: 8 kabobs
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
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.
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