Greek Chicken Kebab
Tender marinated chicken skewers with Mediterranean spices, grilled to perfection and served with tzatziki sauce. A classic Greek dish bursting with lemon, garlic, and oregano flavors.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
Step 2
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 3
Pour marinade over chicken, toss well to coat, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
Step 4
While chicken marinates, make tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Step 5
Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
Step 6
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Step 7
Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
Step 8
Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
Step 9
Remove skewers from grill and rest for 2 minutes.
Step 10
Warm pita bread on the grill for 1 minute per side.
Step 11
Serve kebabs with warm pita, tzatziki sauce, sliced red onion, diced tomatoes, and fresh lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- wooden skewers (8-10 inch)
- grill or grill pan
- meat thermometer
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- microplane grater
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