Description
Grilling Greek chicken skewers brings Mediterranean sunshine right to your backyard barbecue with zesty lemon and herb-marinated chicken that sizzles with authentic flavor. Perfectly charred and packed with tangy goodness, these skewers turn dinner into a quick, delicious adventure straight from Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
Vegetables:
- 1 large red onion
- 2 bell peppers
- 4 wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Trim 2 lbs of chicken breasts into precisely 1-inch uniform cubes to guarantee consistent cooking.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves finely and combine with ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge chicken cubes completely in marinade, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated.
- Seal container and refrigerate marinade for exactly 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Slice red onion and bell peppers into matching 1-inch chunks during chicken marination.
- Immerse wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Heat grill or grill pan to 400°F, maintaining medium-high temperature for optimal char.
- Alternate threading marinated chicken, onion, and pepper pieces onto 4 skewers evenly.
- Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating to achieve consistent browning and 165°F internal chicken temperature.
- Remove skewers from heat and allow 3-5 minutes resting time to redistribute juices.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours to prevent the acid from breaking down the meat’s texture.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes to prevent burning, and consider using metal skewers for easier grilling and more consistent heat distribution.
- Cut all ingredients to the same size (1-inch pieces) to ensure even cooking and a balanced bite with each skewer.
- Maintain medium-high grill heat around 400°F and rotate skewers frequently to create a nice char without burning the chicken or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 553 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg