Description
Juicy Greek Chicken Kabobs marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection for a flavorful Mediterranean dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, diced
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
Instructions
- In a bowl combine olive oil lemon juice lemon zest paprika oregano basil thyme garlic shallot salt and pepper
- Add chicken and mix well to coat evenly
- Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight
- Remove chicken and thread onto skewers
- Brush with remaining olive oil and season lightly
- Preheat grill to medium heat
- Grill skewers turning occasionally until chicken reaches 165°F about 10 minutes
- Serve immediately
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor
- Do not overcrowd skewers for even cooking
- Use fresh lemon juice for best taste
- Turn skewers regularly while grilling
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 140