Mediterranean

Greek Marinated Chicken Kabobs with Lemon

With grilling season upon us, I'll be enjoying my Greek Marinated Chicken Kabobs with Lemon. These Easy Chicken Kabobs combine chicken breast, with bell pepper, zucchini and red onion. The Chicken Kabob Marinade is made with fresh lemon zest and juice, extra virgin olive oil, Greek yogurt and seasoning.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Total2 hr 30 min
  • Makes7 skewers
  • Calories163
Greek Marinated Chicken Kabobs with Lemon

Method

  1. 1

    Add the chicken, bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, sea salt, ground black pepper, juice of a lemon, zest of a lemon, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and Greek yogurt in a large ziplock bag or a large mixing bowl. Use tongs or your hands and coat the chicken and vegetables in the marinade. Cover and marinate for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Remove the chicken and the vegetables from the fridge.

  3. 3

    If you are using wooden skewers, soak 10 of them in cold water for an hour.

  4. 4

    Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating until the chicken is gone. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the skewers.

  5. 5

    Heat the grill over medium high heat.

  6. 6

    Brush the grill with the remaining olive oil and place the skewers on the grill. Grill for 6 minutes on each side. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

  7. 7

    Remove the kabobs from the grill and serve warm with fresh cilantro or parsley and green onion.

Notes

Marinate for at least 30 minutes and no longer than 2 hours. The lemon juice in the marinade will begin to break down the chicken after 2 hours and the texture can become soft and mushy. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning on the grill. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Use an instant-read thermometer for best results. To cook in the oven, broil on high for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, or bake at 425°F for 20 to 22 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven covered with foil for about 10 minutes.

Per serving

  • Carbs6 g
  • Protein24 g
  • Fat5 g
  • Fiber1 g

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