Greek cuisine is one of my all-time favorites. I never get tired of the fresh Mediterranean flavors and feeling completely full and satisfied from healthy food such as chicken souvlaki, beef souvlaki, dill salmon, one pan baked Greek chicken, Greek chicken salad and gyros!
HOW TO MAKE chicken kabob recipe VIDEo
Chicken Kabob Ingredients
Greek Chicken Kabobs are simple to prepare, but their bright, fresh flavor wows every time. Here’s what you’ll need to make the kabobs and the marinade:
Chicken and Veggies
Chicken Kabob Marinade
This Greek Chicken Kabob marinade is adapted from my crazy popular Greek chicken marinade that delivers dynamic, irresistible, juicy chicken every time. It’s one of my all-time most popular recipes and so fabulous, I’ve used it in Greek chicken gyros, chicken souvlaki, one pan Greek chicken, Gyro pizza and Greek chicken risotto. You will need:
Swap lemon juice: use red wine vinegar instead of lemon juice. Swap balsamic vinegar: use red wine vinegar instead of balsamic vinegar. Swap seasonings: add more or less of your favorite spices. Swap sugar: use equal amounts of honey instead. Make it spicy: add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes for a kick. Make all veggie and chicken kabobs: instead of alternating the chicken and vegetables, make all chicken and all vegetable kabobs. Mix up the vegetables: add more, less or omit certain veggies altogether. You can also add other favorite vegetables like mushrooms or par-cooked potatoes. Enjoy off the skewers: eat the Greek chicken and veggies straight off the skewers as kabobs, or you can slide them off the skewers and enjoy them atop pita bread, grain bowls, risotto, cheesy pasta, and more! See ideas a few sections below. Can I use this recipe for other meats? Yes, beef, pork, lamb, or seafood would be delicious as well.
How to Make Greek Chicken Kabobs
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken & Veggies
Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl or freezer size plastic bag. Combine 2 tablespoons of the marinade with the chopped veggies. Next, add the remaining marinade to a large zip-top bag/bowl along with the chicken. You’ll want to marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours. You can get away with marinating it for less time, but the longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will become.
Step 2: Make the Tzatziki
While the chicken and veggies are marinating, whisk together the tzatziki ingredients in a medium bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
Step 3: Thread Chicken & Veggies onto Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading on the chicken and veggies and grilling, preferably longer. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers. You can add them in any order you like.
Step 4: Cook the Chicken Kabobs (Bake or Grill)
When ready to cook, let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. This will ensure the chicken cooks evenly. You can grill the chicken kabobs outdoors or cook them in the oven. I prefer grilling the chicken because it not only takes less time, but it also imparts that wonderfully smoky flavor without any dishes to wash!
Greek Chicken Plates: Serve chicken kabobs plated with any of the aforementioned serving suggestions such as Lemon Rice, Greek Salad, pita bread and tzatziki. Greek Chicken Salad: Add the sliced chicken and grilled veggies to a big green salad with Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, olives, thinly sliced red onions, sliced almonds, feta etc. Drizzle with this lemon red wine vinegar vinaigrette or my Tzatziki Dressing. Greek Chicken Pasta: Stir chopped Greek chicken, grilled veggies, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke and olives into pasta of choice tossed with olive oil, lemon juice and pesto if you like. Add freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste. Greek Chicken Pizza or Flatbread: Use my Gyro Pizza for a guide and top store-bought pizza dough, homemade pizza dough, flatbread or sliced French bread with a layer of sundried tomato basil humus mixed with a couple tablespoons Greek yogurt, then top with feta and bake until the mozzarella is melted (the feta will not melt). Top the baked pizza with the sliced grilled chicken and vegetables, chopped lettuce and drizzle with tzatziki. Greek Chicken Baked Potatoes: Bake potatoes until tender then slice open and top with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven to melt. Top with chopped Greek chicken, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, olives, artichokes and other desired toppings such as tzatziki or Greek yogurt, feta, chives, etc. Greek Chicken Sandwiches: Thinly slice the chicken and place it between two toasted buns smeared with hummus or roasted red pepper sauce along with the grilled veggies and all your favorite toppings such as lettuce, bacon, sprouts, etc. then drizzle with tzatziki. Greek Chicken Panini: Spread tzatziki or Greek yogurt mixed with a little mayo on each side of sliced ciabatta bread then layer the bottom slice with mozzarella cheese, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled veggies, feta, and sliced chicken. Top chicken with bread and grill in a greased grill pan, placing a heavy pan on top of the sandwich. Grill panini for 3 minutes per side or until cheese is melted. Greek Chicken Wraps: Spread a light layer of hummus down the middle of a tortilla or pita and top with chopped or sliced chicken, grilled vegetables, artichokes, olives, feta and lettuce and drizzle with tzatziki.
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