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If you’re looking for tender, juicy and flavorful all in one delicious bite, you’ll LOVE this Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe!
Without a doubt, this is a must-make Greek inspired marinade you won’t soon forget. With plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs, silky olive oil and tons of garlic, this yogurt-based marinade infuses all your favorite chicken pieces with the intense Greek flavors we love. You can use this marinade to make grilled Greek chicken skewers with onions and peppers, or grill whole boneless breasts and thighs. You can even use this marinade for our slow Oven Roasted Greek Chicken Breasts recipe too. Choose your favorite chicken pieces and your favorite cooking method and start marinating!
Grilled Greek chicken skewers cook quickly making them great for entertaining.
Skewers are a great choice for casual get togethers on the weekend. These chicken bites are marinated for up to 24 hours so all the prep work is done well in advance. A few hours before grilling thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers. Place them on a small sheet pan, cover and refrigerate until ready to grill. The chicken cooks quickly so nobody has to wait too long for dinner to be served. These delicious bites of chicken are also great as a heavy appetizer, or a small plate dinner party. Mix it up with green or yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes and plenty of onion. Onions are so sweet when grilled, so they’re usually a favorite with guests.
One of my favorite ways to serve these grilled Greek chicken skewers is on fresh homemade Whole Wheat Pita Bread.
Whether you fold the pita like a sandwich or enjoy it pizza style, you’ll find the combination of flavors and textures enticing. Layered with a little fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes and red onion, our Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe is a blank canvas for your next Greek party. Try drizzling each pita sandwich with Tzatziki or a simple yogurt lemon sauce for a nice acidic bite. Crumbled Feta cheese, Kalamata olives and a smear of hummus are all great additions to this fantastic creation too.
Make this Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe part of your next Greek inspired dinner party and enjoy compliments from all your happy guests! For starters, assemble our easy Greek Layered Hummus Dip and serve with homemade pita chips made from our Whole Wheat Pita Recipe. A crispy and fresh Greek Salad is always a welcome addition to any meal. Enjoy!
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Wooden skewers are great, especially for big parties or groups. However, when grilling for the family I prefer these stainless steel skewers. You won’t have to worry about soaking the wooden skewers or worry that the wood will burn before the meat is cooked. They have a flat, wide, smooth metal surface making it easy to slide food on and off. The flat surface helps keep the food from rotating on the skewer and turn easily for even cooking on all sides. And, they’re very inexpensive! Click on the photo for more information.
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- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (use full fat yogurt for best results)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoons dried
- 6 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces for skewers
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 6-8 skewers (if using wooden skewers soak in water for 30-minutes before grilling)
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Seal and massage the bag to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the chicken to the bag turning to coat. Marinate for 4-24 hours. Turn the bag a few times while marinating.
- Preheat gas grill to 400F.
- Pour the marinated chicken pieces into a large strainer to remove the excess marinade. Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers alternating with peppers and onions. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Marinade works great for any kind of chicken pieces from whole boneless, skinless to bone-in thighs and legs. Adjust grilling time to allow for larger pieces.
Here are a few more of our favorite Greek inspired recipes you might enjoy:
Every Greek party needs a delicious dessert! This Honey Baklava recipe with pistachios is easily halved for smaller parties. However, Baklava keeps at room temperature for up to 10 days so you have plenty of time to eat the whole thing! Make this Baklava well ahead of your gathering and get ready for plenty of compliments.
No boring chicken here! Try this Mediterranean inspired Oven Roasted Greek Chicken Breast recipe with meaty chicken pieces marinated in an herb and garlic yogurt sauce then slow roasted to juicy perfection.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Tricia
Becca says
I can usually find an easy recipe. Or a healthy recipe. Or a delicious recipe. But not usually all three in one. This, however, is that rare GREAT recipe that ticks all the boxes. The marinade is terrific. I followed it to the letter minus the red pepper flakes because no one in the family likes a little heat but me. Regardless, this meal became an instant family favorite. My spouse said it was better than any of the Greek restaurants we’ve been to, and my eight year old son couldn’t stop announcing how good it was. Neither of those two usually comment much so this was the high praise indeed. I heartily recommend this recipe to all.
Tricia Buice says
Oh Becca you made my day! Thanks for the great feedback and for trying the recipe. This is a fool-proof delicious meal and so glad you and your family enjoyed it. We love the food in Greece and agree this is just as good!
Trish says
Dee-lish! Hubby raved about it and has requested it several times. I served it with Greek salad and rice pilaf. It’s a perfect summer meal for family and when entertaining. Thank you for a terrific recipe!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Trish! I could eat this at least once a week. The flavors are so terrific and fresh. Thanks for taking the time to comment and let us know how it turned out for you. Best wishes!
Lynley Simmonz says
My goodness, this was great. Made this today and the flavours are still there. I made enough for 2 meals – hah! that didn’t happen. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Tricia Buice says
Thank you for the feedback Lynley! I love this marinade and it’s perfect with the little pieces of chicken. LOVE it and so glad you did too. Thanks for taking the time to come back and let us know how it turned out for you. 🙂
Lynley says
Tricia, I just need to clarify that I didn’t make it for 4 people and then eat the lot!!
I used the meat off 4 drumsticks. LOL.
Tricia Buice says
Haha Lynley – this is a judgment free zone! And this chicken is good enough to binge on – 🙂
Emily says
Made these for dinner tonight with guests. I used fresh oregano, dried thyme. The skewers were delicious and the chicken had great flavor! I only had time to marinade about 2 hours, but still had plenty of flavor off the grill. I also made the Greek salad and the two dishes accompanied very well. Saving these recipes!
Tricia Buice says
That’s terrific Emily! Fresh herbs really make a big difference in some recipes, and this is one. We recently returned from a trip to Greece and all the salads are made like our recipe – simple, fresh and light. These two recipes are great together and I’m thrilled you tried them both! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
Ann says
Can you put the chicken in the marinade then freeze it for future use?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Ann – I have not tried freezing chicken in a yogurt marinade. In theory it should work fine. Let us know if you try it and how it turned out for you. Thanks for the great question.
Kathy says
Would regular balsamic vinegar be okay? I dont think I’d find white locally.
Tricia Buice says
Hi Kathy – the color may be darker but the flavor will be great if using regular balsamic. You can also use fresh lemon juice or another vinegar like champagne or red wine. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
mimi rippee says
That is so pretty. It’s perfectly cooked! I don’t think I’ve ever used yogurt in a marinade that wasn’t an Indian recipe. Can’t wait to try it!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Mimi – Greek yogurt does amazing things to chicken 🙂
Michelle says
Could you supply approx amount of chicken breasts by total weight. The sizes very so much and are huge. Many yrs ago they were about 4 to 6 oz now they can be as much as 12-16. Thanks
Tricia Buice says
Hi Michelle – I will start adding that information to my recipes so thanks for the tip. The chicken breasts I buy are usually 5 to 6 ounces each. Hope you give this recipe a try!
Michelle says
Thanks so much. This info is very helpful for the success of recipe for me and can’t wait to try!
Tricia Buice says
I can’t wait to hear what you think about this chicken Michelle – thanks so much for giving it a try!
Chris Scheuer says
A perfect meal, all the way around! The whole thing looks incredibly delicious. Greek-inspired food really calls my name. It’s a winner-winner, chicken dinner, for sure!
Tricia Buice says
Haha – thanks so much Chris!
Susan says
Beautiful presentation! Kabobs are something we never think of making…probably because DH is not a huge fan of peppers. Love the flavors!
Tricia Buice says
I’m not big on peppers either Susan – but love grilled onions and chicken 🙂 These are delicious bites of chicken for sure!
sue | the view from great island says
Skewers are my favorite way to cook all year long, in the kitchen, on the grill, I love them, and yours look so delicious and moist. Wish I could be a guest at your Greek dinner!!
Tricia Buice says
You make the most beautiful skewers Sue – always colorful and so pretty. I love how quickly they cook and everything is fork ready. All you need to do it eat 🙂
Jamie says
Came out great. Rave review from all who partook…….
Tricia Buice says
Terrific Jamie! Thanks so much for the review 🙂
Larry says
I love Greek flavored dishes and your kebabs look and sound delicious and I can imagine how good they are with a good Tzatziki and homemade pita.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Larry – so good!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
These looks so perfect and I’m loving the Greek flavours! As soon as my BBQ is thawed out, these will be the first thing on the grill 🙂
Tricia Buice says
We’re having some lovely spring days Jennifer. My husband cleaned the grill and I couldn’t resist. Thanks so much!
angiesrecipes says
They look so GOOD! Pass that one with pita bread over, please :-)) Happy Spring, Tricia!
Tricia Buice says
Happy spring to you too Angie! Thanks so much 😉