Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs

5 from 3 votes

Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs

Easy, healthy summer meal - Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs - marinated for delicious lemony garlic flavor, skewered with fresh vegetables. Cooks in 10-12 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: grilled mediterranean chicken kabobs, grilled chicken kabobs, greek chicken, mediterranean chicken, lemon garlic chicken, lemon garlic chicken kabobs

Servings:

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Equipment

wood or metal skewers

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in 1 1/2" pieces

THE MARINADE:

4 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 medium lemon juice and zest
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry oregano
2 tablespoons fresh dill can use dry
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

THE VEGETABLES:

1 small red onion cut in 1 1/2" pieces
2 large bell peppers any color - cut in 1 1'2" pieces
4-5 whole optinoal: cherry or grape tomatoes add at the end of the skewer

Instructions

THE PREP:

For wooden skewers soak in water at least 30 minutes before grilling so they don’t burn.
Cut chicken and vegetables into approx. equal 1 1’2 inch pieces.
Add chicken pieces to a zip top bag then place the vegetables in a bowl or separate ziptop bag.
In a small bowl whisk 3 tablesoons of the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, red wine vinegar, dill, oregano garlic, salt and pepper together.
Pour marinade over the chicken pieces, turning to coat well then seal the ziptop bag and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes up to 4 hours (best flavor),
Before grilling, drizzle the remaining tablesoon of olive oil over the vegetables, season lightly with salt and pepper then gently toss to coat.
Thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers.

GRILLING:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400 - 450 degrees).
Place skewers on grates and cook 10-12 minutes total with the lid closed or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165° turning every few minutes so the kabobs brown evenly.

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