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A serving of 2 greek chicken skewers over white rice with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion, feta and pita in a white bowl

Greek Chicken Skewers

These Greek Chicken Skewers are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, tangy yogurt, zesty lemon, and aromatic oregano served over your favorite rice or mixed greens. A flavorful meal for summer barbecues or any weeknight meal.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword 30 minute dinner recipe, chicken breasts recipe, chicken dinner ideas, low carb dinner ideas
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 575 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast , about 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup plain , dairy-free or regular Greek-style or coconut based yogurt (we like Kite-Hill or Culina for dairy-free)
  • 2 lemons juice
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Kosher salt or coarse sea salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste

For the bowl(s):

  • Cooked rice / quinoa or cauliflower rice of choice
  • 1-2 grape tomatoes , halved
  • Chopped cucumber
  • 1-2 Kalamata olives
  • A little bit of sliced red onion
  • A dollop of Tzatziki sauce
  • A tiny sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese dairy-free or regular
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Pita chips. optional
  • A little bit of chopped fresh dill and parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the yogurt, fresh lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix to combine.
  2. Place the chicken into a large zip-locked bag and pour three quarters of the marinade over it, reserving the rest for basting. Squeeze out as much air from the bag as possible and seal the bag tightly. Gently squish the bag to evenly disperse the marinade around the chicken. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. When ready to grill, prepare an outdoor or indoor grill pan (totally no preference to which grill used) by lightly oiling the grate / or grill pan with oil or cooking spray and set to medium high heat.
  4. If using an outdoor grill pan and wooden skewers (feel free to use skewers of choice), prepare them by soaking in water for 10 minutes. If using metal skewers or an indoor pan, no prep is necessary.
  5. Thread the chicken neatly onto the skewers. Grill the chicken, basting the kebabs with the reserved marinade and turning often so each side browns and has light grill marks, until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear.

  6. To assemble:

    Place some rice into one bowl. Top with a little of tomatoes, then the chopped cucumber beside it, the olives and a little bit of red onion. Remove the chicken from one skewer (or place the entire skewer in the bowl) and place on one side. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over and a dollop of the Tzatziki sauce on top. Sprinkle with a tiny bit of feta.

  7. Tuck a few pita chips into the side of the bowl, if using. Garnish with chopped dill and parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

**If you don't have a grill, you can also use a grill pan to cook everything on the stove.

Nutrition Facts
Greek Chicken Skewers
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 575 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 122mg41%
Sodium 605mg25%
Potassium 1991mg57%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 2515IU50%
Vitamin C 165.2mg200%
Calcium 194mg19%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.