Greek Chicken Kabobs
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Super juicy, tender kabobs made with the best marinade ever! Olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic. SO BOMB.
How badly do you want to faceplant yourself into this platter? I mean, I basically did that all. summer. long.
Because here’s what’s involved: grilled pita bread, English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cubed feta, kalamata olives, and tzatziki sauce paired with the best Greek chicken kabobs I have ever had.
Now the kabobs get the most amazing marinade makeover – olive oil, lemon juice/zest, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic and shallot. From there you can let the chicken thighs swim in this for a bit before throwing these bad boys onto the grill for that smoky, charred flavor.
It is so simple, yet so so good.
I should mention that a platter is absolutely not required, but it is pretty great for summer entertaining (and it’s easy to whip up too!).
However, if it’s just you and your baby corgis like I am 99% of the time, the kabobs paired with some beers/wine should be absolutely perfect.
Tools For This Recipe
Metal skewers or wooden skewers
Greek Chicken Kabobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, chicken breasts can absolutely be used here but chicken thighs have more dark meat and a higher fat content which will yield juicier, more flavorful chicken when thrown on the grill.
Metal skewers are sturdy and reusable but note that they will retain heat so please be careful when serving. Wooden skewers can also be used but can burn over a hot grill. I recommend soaking them overnight in water (or at least 30 minutes) prior to using.
Absolutely! You can substitute rosemary (dried or fresh!) or any other herb of your choosing. And because dried herbs are often more potent/concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less when using dry. The correct ratio is 1 tablespoon fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon dried herbs.
No grill, no problem. A cast iron grill pan or a large cast iron skillet will work beautifully here, especially during those winter months when it’s too cold to grill out!
Greek Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
Equipment
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic, shallot, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
- Stir in chicken until well combined; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
- Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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I tried to make this and to be honest it was amazing, and i am so glad that someone shared this kebab recipe here.
it was really delicious.
I have made this now a number of times. I made them in the oven and they were hit in all occasions.
Thank you, great recipie!
Great recipe damn delicious ❤️ My family loved it so much. Thank you for sharing this ❤️
Wow! Delicious! I let the chicken thigh marinate overnight and bbq’d them. Best chicken I’ve ever made! I was so proud and my family loved it. Great recipe
This is such a great recipe! I was so proud and my family loved it.
This is such a great recipe! I made it at a family bbq 2x! The chicken stays so nice and tender and the flavor is perfect. Tastes like it’s from a Greek restaurant. I had tzatziki, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, hummus and warm pita as sides.
Wow! Delicious! I let the chicken thigh marinate overnight and bbq’d them. Best chicken I’ve ever made! I was so proud and my family loved it. Great recipe
Loved it!
Just made this last night and our family absolutely loved it. Make sure to serve with the other ingredients not listed but shown in photo to make great pitas!
Realy Delicious!
I was so proud and my family loved it.
Really good even when marinated for 30 minutes. Thanks!
Delicious! I marinated thighs over night. Didn’t kabob, just cooked full thighs. Was really yummy, such good flavor! Served with a very yummy Greek pearl cous cous salad, corn on the cob and warmed pita bread.
Great recipe. I baked them and brushed on a bit more marinade instead of oil and they were wonderful and packed with flavour. This is definitely a dinner rotation recipe in our house. We served them with a fresh Greek salad and braised lemon Greek potatoes.
This recipe is amazing! I have made it several times this summer. It’s always a hit.
I only marinated the chicken for an hour. I trimmed the thighs really well. It came out so good. I served it for company and arranged the platter similar to yours. You didn’t include a recipe for the Tzatziki sauce so I made my own. its a simple sauce to make. I will definitely be making it again.
This chicken dish is delicious . I used boneless chicken breast. Grilled the the chicken and vegetables on separate skewers. I made a bed of rice pilaf and divided the chicken and vegetables on each plate. A dollop of tzatziki sauce and a squeeze of lemon to finish. Definitely going on repeat.
Great taste. I created a platter of Greek veggies and condiments, as suggested. It looked great and everyone enjoyed the dinner.
This was absolutely delicious. We will make this again and again. Thank you!
What seasoning did you put on all of the components on the platter?
This was awesome! The marinade is more of a paste. I followed recipe and resisted the temptation to add more oil. I’m glad I did since it tuned out great. I made a Greek salad to go with it comprised of grape tomatoes, bell pepper, cubed feta, cucumbers, Greek dressing,red onion, and a dollop op Tzatziki sauce on the side. I grilled both breasts and thighs. Both were great. I will be making this again soon!
Thanks for including a side idea! 🙂