Greek Chicken Kabobs with Tzatziki and Grilled Lemon Recipe
These Greek Chicken Kabobs are a flavorful and vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection alongside fresh vegetables, tangy tzatziki sauce, and warm pita bread. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a light dinner, these kabobs combine juicy chicken, smoky grilled lemonade, and classic Greek flavors for an irresistible meal.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup Greek dressing
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1” pieces
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 lemons, halved for grilling
- 4 ounces black or kalamata olives
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, cored and sliced thick
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- fresh dill, for garnish
Bread and Sauce
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 slices pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the cubed chicken breasts into a 1-gallon ziptop bag. Add the Greek dressing, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Remove the air from the bag, seal tightly, and massage the marinade into the chicken to coat evenly. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare Skewers: While the chicken marinates, soak 8-10 wooden skewers in hot water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure even cooking and a nice char on the kabobs.
- Assemble Kabobs: Thread the marinated chicken pieces, folded lemon slices, and red bell pepper chunks alternately onto the soaked skewers, creating a colorful and balanced presentation.
- Grill Kabobs and Lemons: Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). At the same time, grill the lemon halves cut-side down until they develop a slight char to bring out their smoky sweetness.
- Assemble the Platter: Arrange tzatziki sauce, olives, cucumber, red onion, tomato slices, crumbled feta cheese, pita triangles, and any leftover bell pepper pieces on a large serving platter, leaving room for the kabobs.
- Serve: Place the grilled chicken kabobs and charred lemon halves on the platter. Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately for a vibrant and delicious Mediterranean meal.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator for even more intense flavor.
- Soaking skewers in water prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked.
- The grilled lemon halves add a smoky citrus flavor when squeezed over the kabobs.
- Substitute wooden skewers with metal skewers if preferred.
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