Greek Chicken Kabobs (grilled or baked)

To me, the Fourth of July marks the peak of summer. The days are longer, we’ve been getting outside as much as possible, and you know I’ve been firing up the grill as much as I can.

Peak summer calls for delicious, easy Greek chicken kabobs that not only makes a healthy dinner but is also easy to whip up during the summer weekends. I included options for grilling and baking these kabobs, plus delicious sides we love to serve with them. They have a homemade Greek marinade, and plenty of rainbow veggies and truly make the best dinner!

Now I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge lover of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Give me all of the feta, olives, hummus, greek rice, and tomatoes. Oh, and we can’t forget about the cool cucumber yogurt tzatziki sauce now, can we?

If you haven’t made my homemade easy tzatziki yet, you must!

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What you’ll need to make Greek chicken kabobs

These wonderful Greek chicken kabobs are made with a few summer staples and are loaded with flavour. I absolutely love when there are tender, sweet bell peppers served with my Greek chicken, so we’re using all three stoplight bell peppers in the recipe, too! These are the basics you’ll need (and we’ll chat marinade below!):

  • chickens: you’ll need a pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast.
  • Veggies: we’re packing in all of the fresh summer produce with red, yellow, and green bell pepper, plus a zingy red onion.
  • Marinades: the homemade Greek marinade is what makes these kabobs extra special! See below for all of the deets.

The best Greek marinade for chicken

These Greek chicken kabobs are first marinated in a zesty, homemade Greek dressing before being placed on the grill. This is to ensure the chicken is not only full of Greek flavors but also tender and delicious. The Greek marinade I like to use for chicken kabobs is full of flavor. You’ll need:

hand placing veggies onto skewers for greek chicken kabobs

Make these kabobs your own

The great part about these easy Greek chicken kabobs is that they’re super easy to customize with your fav summer produce! Feel free to sub in:

  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Zucchini
  • Mushrooms
  • Brussels sprouts

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How to grill Greek chicken kabobs

  1. Prep your grill & kabobs. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and place your veggies & marinated chicken pieces onto 8 skewers. Leave a small space between the ingredients so they cook evenly.
  2. Grill the kabobs. Place each skewer on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side. Keep the lid closed while they’re grilling! Grill until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are tender.
  3. Serve ’em up. Remove the kabobs from the grill and serve with tzatziki sauce and your fav sides!

greek chicken kabobs on skewers

Easily cook these chicken kabobs in the oven

I realize not everyone owns a grill, so I’ve also included instructions on how to make these Greek chicken kabobs in the oven — and they’re just as yummy. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Prep your oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  2. Prepare your kabobs. Thread on the chicken and veggies as directed in the recipe.
  3. Bake your kabobs. Place skewers on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Chicken is done when no longer pink, or when a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Serve with sauce, roasted potatoes or rice of your choice!

Using wooden skewers? Don’t forget this step

If you’re using wooden or bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them for 15 minutes before cooking your kabobs on the grill or in the oven so they don’t burn.

grilled greek chicken kabobs on a plate with tzatziki sauce

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I hope you enjoy this easy grilling recipe for Greek chicken kabobs. Don’t forget that delicious homemade tzatziki sauce for dipping! If you make them, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked them. Enjoy, xo!

Greek Chicken Kabobs

Greek chicken kabobs on a plate with tzatziki sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Serves8 kabobs

Easy & delicious Greek chicken kabobs made with a yummy, zesty Greek marinade, red onions and three different types of bell peppers. Make these Greek chicken kabobs on the grill or in the oven and serve them with a homemade Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce! The perfect summermeal.

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about half a lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoons garlic powder (or 3 cloves minced garlic)
  • 1 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • For the kabobs:
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red onions

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into cubes, about 1 1/2 inches long, then place them in a large bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix chicken together and let marinate in refrigerator for 15-30 minutes

  • While the chicken is marinating, cut red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and red onion into 2×2 inch pieces (to be skewered).

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  • Place peppers, onions and chicken pieces onto a skewer, leaving a small space in between each ingredient and alternating ingredients as desired. You should be able to get about 8 skewers in total.

  • Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

  • Serve kabobs with tzatziki sauce and whatever else you’d like (potatoes, rice, quinoa are all great options). Serves 4, 2 kabobs each.

Recipe Notes

If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them for 15 minutes before cooking; this is to prevent burning in the oven or on the grill.
See the full post for instructions on how to cook these kabobs in the oven.

nutrition

Serves: 2kabobsCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 9.8gProteins: 24.8gFats: 9.7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFibers: 2gSugar: 3.4g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | Photography by: Eat Love Eats

This post was originally published on August 29, 2019, republished on August 13, 2021, and republished on July 2nd, 2023.