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Greek Chicken Skewers


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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 4.5–8.5 hours (including marinating)
  • Yield: 6–8 skewers (4–6 servings)
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Juicy chicken and colorful vegetables marinated in bright lemon-balsamic herbs, threaded onto skewers, and grilled or baked to perfection—served with cool tzatziki for a classic Mediterranean feast.


Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into ” cubes

2 red bell peppers, cut into ” chunks

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes

2 zucchinis, sliced into ½” rounds

1 large red onion, cut into ” chunks

¼ cup olive oil

3 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp dried oregano

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp black pepper

1 recipe tzatziki (for serving)


Instructions

  1. Whisk marinade ingredients in a bowl. Reserve 2 tbsp for veggies.
  2. Toss bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and onion in reserved marinade; refrigerate.
  3. Add chicken to remaining marinade; refrigerate 4–8 hours.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak 30 minutes. Thread chicken and veggies, alternating pieces.
  5. Grill: preheat grill to medium-high; cook skewers 8–12 minutes, turning once, until chicken reaches 160 °F. Rest 5 minutes.
  6. Oven: preheat to 400 °F; arrange skewers on foil-lined pan; bake 16–22 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil 1–2 minutes for char if desired.
  7. Serve skewers hot with chilled tzatziki, pita, and lemon rice if desired.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken up to 8 hours ahead for maximum flavor.
  • Use wooden skewers soaked in water to prevent burning.
  • Assemble skewers up to 12 hours ahead and keep covered in fridge.
  • Freeze uncooked marinated chicken (no veggies) up to 2 months; thaw before skewering.
  • Reheat leftovers in a 350 °F oven until warmed through.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–22 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grill or Oven
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 skewer
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg