Description
Enjoy these Grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs which feature succulent chicken, fresh zucchini, and a zesty marinade. This dish offers an easy, flavorful solution for a healthy dinner or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ – 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, or ½ teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium red onion, cut into large chunks
- 2 large zucchini, 1 green and 1 yellow, sliced into ½ to 1-inch half moons
- 10 – 12 skewers, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Add chicken pieces and sprinkle in dried dill, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything until the chicken is well coated, then cover and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge for more flavor.
- Next, assemble the skewers. Alternate threading zucchini, onion, and marinated chicken onto each skewer until they are filled.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high or high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finally, serve the kabobs on a platter, garnished with fresh dill, and pair them with tzatziki and lemon wedges alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on personal preference or seasonal availability, adding bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra color.
For an extra kick, consider marinating the chicken overnight to enhance the flavor.
Ensure wooden skewers are soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewers
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg