Description
These Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce are marinated in a lemony herb and garlic mixture, then grilled to juicy perfection and served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki. A healthy, flavorful Mediterranean dish ideal for weeknight dinners or summer grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ¼-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- Wood or metal skewers
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for tzatziki)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 1–4 hours.
- While chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken, onion, and bell peppers alternately onto skewers.
- Grill kebabs for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has grill marks.
- Serve hot with chilled tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour for best flavor; up to 4 hours is ideal.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Serve with warm pita bread or over rice for a full meal.
- Store leftover tzatziki in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have a grill, these kebabs can also be broiled or cooked on a grill pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
