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Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe

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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!

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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!

Grilled Greek Chicken skewers with red onion and red peppers


 

Greek Chicken

These easy and delicious grilled Greek Chicken Skewers with onions and peppers are a summer staple at our house. They’re great for both family or company.

Without a doubt, this is a must-make Greek inspired marinade you won’t soon forget. This recipe is so easy and foolproof, you can’t mess it up!

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.

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!

PRO TIP: Feel free to use chicken breasts or chicken thighs for this recipe.

A plate of grilled Greek Chicken skewers with red peppers and purple onions served with hummus and Greek salad

Grilled Greek chicken skewers cook quickly making them great for entertaining.

Skewers are a great choice for casual get togethers on the weekend. 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 the skewers 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 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 sweet when grilled so they’re usually a favorite with guests.

A grilled Greek Chicken pita pizza with arugula, onions and tomatoes

Greek Chicken on Pitas

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 inspired 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.

A table filled with Greek inspired recipes from homemade whole wheat pitas, Greek Salad and hummus dip with olives

Host a Greek themed party!

Make this chicken part of your next Greek inspired dinner party and soak up all the compliments from 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.  And a crispy fresh Greek Salad is always a welcome addition to any meal. Enjoy!

Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 day 30 minutes
Yield: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Author: Tricia
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5 from 28 votes
Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours before grilling.

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (use full fat yogurt for best results)
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ 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
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the skewers:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces for skewers
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 1 medium red onion cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 8 skewers (if using wooden skewers soak in water for 30-minutes before grilling)

Instructions

  • 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 400°F.
  • 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.

Recipe Notes

  • This simple 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.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1134IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg

More great Greek inspired recipes to try:

Greek Layered Hummus Dip Recipe

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Greek Salad Hummus Sandwich

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Easy Greek Salad Recipe

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Originally posted April 2019, updated May 2025

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81 Comments

    • Tricia Buice

      I’m not sure what you mean Ruanna. The peppers and onions are in addition to the chicken. If you’d prefer more vegetables please add them as you desire. Thanks and enjoy!

      Reply

  3. Tera

    5 stars
    I can’t get my teenage twins to agree on anything, except that they love this recipe! We make homemade pita or naan and serve with lots of olives, cucumber, and feta. Everyone loves it.

    Reply

  4. Izzy

    5 stars
    I made this for a party and I received so many compliments! I didn’t eat it myself as I’m a vegetarian, but I also made the Greek Layered Hummus Dip and the Greek Salad and both were delicious!

    Reply

  6. Julissa

    5 stars
    These were super delicious! I made these for my family who would normally never eat something like this (flavor combos they’re not used to) and they were all obsessed. I would definitely recommend!!

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    • Tricia Buice

      Thank you for the feedback Julissa! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed these little bites of amazing chicken 🙂 This recipe is a staple at our house especially in the summer. Enjoy!

      Reply

  7. Sharon Rodriguez

    5 stars
    Oh my heavens, was this delicious!!! I could eat this every day! Thank you for this recipe, I’ll be making this regularly.

    Reply

  10. Katie

    5 stars
    Made this recipe today, but instead of grilling, I broiled it on high. Used thin sliced chicken breasts marinated for 24 hours. Put it all on a baking sheet, left the chicken breast whole, instead of chopped. Paired with greens and tzatizki sauce…delicious!

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  12. Lisa

    5 stars
    The chicken kabobs were so delicious!! I loved how the marinade coated the chicken. We will definitely be making this again.

    Reply