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
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ medium cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 pieces pita bread
- ½ medium red onion, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
- 2
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Pour marinade over chicken, toss well to coat, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
- 4
While chicken marinates, make tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 5
Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- 6
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- 7
Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- 8
Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
- 9
Remove skewers from grill and rest for 2 minutes.
- 10
Warm pita bread on the grill for 1 minute per side.
- 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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