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Grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs

These grilled Greek chicken kabobs are perfect for summer grilling. The chicken is marinated in a simple Greek-inspired lemon-based marinade for a few hours, and then grilled to perfection. It's so tasty, juicy, and tender.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 5 skewers
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Tania

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2.5 pounds chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) cut into 1 or 1-¼ inch thick cubes
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Make sure you have skewers handy. I’d recommend stainless steel skewers. Important: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • In a large resealable bag, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, dried parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken into the marinade and seal the bag, making sure the chicken is evenly and thoroughly coated with the marinade. Marinate for, at most, 2-3 hours in the fridge.
  • After it’s done marinating, insert chicken into the stainless steel skewers (or the pre-soaked bamboo skewers).
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat. Cook the kabobs, about 3-4 minutes per side or until fully cooked. It should take about 12-14 minutes total, or until internal temperature registers 165 degrees F.
  • Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
  • Optional: If needed, finish them in the oven at 400 degrees F oven for 5-8 minutes, or until cooked through (if you do this, ensure that the bamboo skewers, if using, were pre-soaked in step 1. This is to be safe).

Notes

  • Optional: During the last 20-30 minutes of marinating time, let the chicken sit on the counter so it’s not so cold. This will help the chicken cook evenly and faster.
  • If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes.
  • Marinate the chicken for at most 2-3 hours. The lemon-based marinade can actually turn the chicken tough and rubbery if left for too long.
  • Need to finish the kabobs in the oven? If you’re worried the chicken may not be cooked through in the center, finish them in a 400 degree F preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes.
 
Substitutions and variations:
  • Add veggies to the skewers: Zucchini, onions, bell peppers, pre-cooked baby potatoes.
 
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg