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Easy Greek grilled chicken skewers

April 21, 2021 by Alida Ryder 2 Comments

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Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano and rosemary is a delicious, healthy dinner recipe.

Greek grilled chicken skewers with salad and pita.

Ingredients needed

Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

  • Chicken breasts. Boneless thighs can also be used.
  • Olive oil. 
  • Fresh lemon juice. 
  • Garlic. 
  • Oregano. Fresh or dried.
  • Rosemary. 
  • Sweet Paprika. Not entirely traditional in Greek cooking but I love the color it gives the marinade.
  • Salt and pepper.
  • Red onion. (optional)

How to make grilled chicken skewers

  1. Marinate the chicken: Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks (approximately 5cm/2in) and place in a large bowl. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, chopped garlic, paprika, salt and pepper and mix well. Pour over the chicken, toss to coat the chicken in the marinade then cover and marinade for at least 20 minutes but up to 24 hours.
  2. Skewer and grill: Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes or alternatively use metal skewers. Thread chicken and chunks of red onion onto skewers. Heat your grill/braai/barbecue or a griddle pan on the stove. Because the chicken cooks relatively quickly high heat works well for this recipe. Cook the chicken skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through, 8-10 minutes in total. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Chicken marinated in easy Greek marinade.

Can I make this in the oven?

Yes, you can. Preheat the broiler (also called a grill or top element) of your oven on its highest setting. Place the skewers on a wire rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil the chicken, turning every 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (approximately 10 minutes).

Making ahead and freezing

  1. Make ahead: The chicken can be marinated up to a day in advance. Skewers can be assembled and kept covered in the fridge up to a day in advance. Cooked skewers will last for 2-3 days in the fridge.
  2. Freezing: The assembled, uncooked skewers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before cooking.

 

Greek grilled chicken skewers

What to serve with chicken skewers

  1. Easy flatbread
  2. Cucumber, tomato and red onion salad
  3. Pea and feta quinoa salad
  4. Crispy salt and pepper smashed potatoes

Chicken marinating in olive oil, lemon, herbs and garlic.

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Greek grilled chicken skewers

Greek grilled chicken skewers

Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano and rosemary is a delicious, healthy dinner recipe.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: baked Greek chicken, chicken skewers, Grilled chicken skewers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2lbs) chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped/crushed
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp rosemary finely chopped
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

For the skewers

  • 1 red onion sliced into 2cm/1in chunks

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken into bite-sized chunks, approximately 5cm/2in in size.
  • Mix all the marinade ingredients together and pour over the chicken.
  • Toss to coat the chicken in the marinade then cover and marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  • Soak bamboo skewers in hot water for 30 minutes or alternatively use metal skewers.
  • Thread marinated chicken and red onion onto skewers then brush with the remaining marinade.
  • Cook on a hot grill or in a griddle pan on the stove for 2-3 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, approximately 10 minutes in total.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Amanda

    October 12, 2021 at 10:27 AM

    Fabulous easy, tasty recipe, our new favourite! Great paired with flatbreads which are also incredibly easy to make. I’ve frozen some, hopefully they’ll be as good as making them fresh.

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  2. Denise

    April 13, 2021 at 1:43 AM

    What a delicious, quick, easy, and healthy recipe! Definitely will be part of my recipe rotation. Pairs great with rice 🙂

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