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Grilled Greek Chicken Kebobs

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This easy grilled greek chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! Just a few simple flavorful ingredients like olive oil, lemon, oregano, and garlic and 30 minutes and you have a meal your family will love!

This easy grilled greek chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! Just a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes and you have a meal your family will love!
grilled chicken skewers on white platter with tzatziki, cucumbers and tomatoes
platter showing grilled chicken skewers with tzatziki and fresh veggies beside

Some of our favorite family meals are the ones that feel a little different from our usual dinner rotation without requiring a lot of extra work.

These grilled Greek chicken kabobs are exactly that kind of recipe.

Made with simple ingredients like olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano, they come together in about 30 minutes and are packed with bright, fresh flavor. They’re easy enough for a busy weeknight, but different enough to help your family discover something new.

One of the things I love most about recipes like this is that they show kids that exploring new flavors doesn’t have to be intimidating. The ingredients are familiar, the preparation is simple, and the result is a meal that feels both comforting and a little adventurous.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

  • Ready in about 30 minutes with simple ingredients you may already have on hand.
  • Bright Mediterranean-inspired flavors from lemon, garlic, and herbs.
  • An easy way to add variety to your dinner routine without creating extra work.

Whether you’re serving these kabobs with pita, a simple salad, roasted vegetables, or your family’s favorite side dish, they’re an easy way to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table.

A white platter with skewers of Greek chicken kebabs and sliced cucumbers on a wooden table

Make sure you check out the Beginner’s Guide to Mediterranean Food for more tips and tricks on how to make Greek cuisine weeknight and kid-friendly!

Looking for more chicken recipes that aren’t boring? Try these!

One of the easiest ways to make meal planning feel less overwhelming is to start with a simple main dish and pair it with a few easy sides.

These grilled chicken kabobs are delicious with fresh vegetables and tzatziki, a Mediterranean chickpea salad, or warm pita bread. Mix and match based on what your family enjoys and what you have available.

Having a handful of reliable meals like this makes dinner feel much easier because you’re not starting from scratch every week. That’s the same approach I teach in my Dinner Rhythms Workshop, creating simple meal routines that help you get dinner on the table without the daily stress of figuring out what to make.

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Dinner doesn’t have to feel like a daily scramble. In this short, practical workshop, you’ll learn a simple rhythm that helps you decide what to cook, use meals your family already likes, and make dinner feel manageable again, even on your busiest days.

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grilled chicken skewers on white platter with tzatziki, cucumbers and tomatoes
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Grilled Greek Chicken Kebobs

4.67 from 6 votes
This easy grilled greek chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! Just a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes and you have a meal your family will love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: 30 Minute Meal
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 431

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp dried coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless

Method
 

  1. In a large ziplock bag, combine the ingredients for the chicken marinade.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and place in the marinade. Allow to sit while you prepare the grill.
  3. Turn on the grill and preheat.
  4. Using skewers, thread the chicken onto the skewers.
  5. Grill over medium to medium-high heat about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Enjoy with the tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 217mg

Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and substitutions. For specific dietary needs, we recommend calculating nutrition using your preferred tool.

Notes

  • If you are using wooden skewers, remember to soak them in water for 20-30 minutes before you grill!

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6 Comments

  1. This is one of my favorite chicken kebabs. I love how easy it is to make and super delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

  2. I have always wanted to try food from Brazil.

    1. Oh! I have been working on a recipe for churrasco! I just need to finish perfecting it!

  3. These sound delicious! I have never heard of these boxes but they sound awesome! I want to try food from Scandinavia!

  4. Nancy Loring says:

    I have always wanted to try food from France. Especially the desserts.

  5. I love Greek flavors! Can’t wait to try this!

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