Description
Easy Greek Marinated Chicken Kabobs are a quick and flavorful Mediterranean delight that brings the tastes of summer to your table year-round. These succulent chicken skewers are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, barbecues, or meal prepping. The kabobs are not only healthy and gluten-free but also customizable; swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins for a unique twist. Serve them over rice, alongside creamy tzatziki, or wrapped in warm pita for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- Optional: 1 medium red onion (chopped into large chunks), 1 bell pepper (chopped into large pieces), 1 zucchini (sliced into thick rounds)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Add the cubed chicken to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with vegetables if desired.
- Grill kabobs for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg