Description
A flavorful feast of chicken marinated in Mediterranean spices and grilled to perfection, these Greek Marinated Chicken Kabobs are perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Prep the chicken: Cut into bite-sized cubes and toss in the marinade, coating well. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
- Chop your veggies: Cut the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized chunks for an appealing presentation.
- Skewer it up: Assemble the kabobs by alternating chicken, bell peppers, and onion on the skewers.
- Preheat the grill or oven: Heat the grill to medium-high or set the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the kabobs: Grill for about 4–5 minutes on each side or bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider pairing with tzatziki sauce or fresh lemon juice for extra flavor. Feel free to customize the veggies used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek, chicken kabobs, marinated chicken, grilled chicken, Mediterranean recipes