Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers

Name: Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs. chicken tenderloins (remove film coat); lemon slices (for serving); 4 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 tsp. dry oregano; 1 tsp. dry basil; 1 tsp. onion powder; 1 tsp. black pepper (fresh cracked); 1 tsp. salt; 2 tbsps. olive oil; 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar; ¾ tsp. paprika; ½ tsp. chili flake; Zest of 1 lemon

Bright, zesty, and flavorful, these Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers are the perfect weeknight dinner. Chunks of juicy tender chicken marinated in Greek flavors then grilled either indoors or outdoors, you’ll have dinner ready in no time.

Bite-sized chicken coated in herbs and lemon, these Greek chicken skewers are incredibly flavorful! I love the zesty Greek dressing that is used to marinate it beforehand and the best part is you probably already have everything in your pantry! It’s the perfect lazy summer recipe that takes no time to prep.

top down shot of the greek chicken skewer dish served with sides

Want more chicken skewer recipes? Try my Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers or Grilled Mango Chicken Skewers Recipe. Both are perfect for a summer cookout.

Why You’ll Love This

A healthy meal. I love fresh healthy meals like this for dinner. It’s so easy protein-packed meal made with wholesome ingredients.
Uses pantry staples. Since we use dried herbs, you’re more than likely to have everything ready to go in your pantry to make these chicken skewers. Save yourself a trip to the grocery store thanks to this Greek chicken recipe!
A versatile chicken recipe. You can pair this up with so many sides, from veggies to rice or noodles and so much more. You can even remove the chicken chunks from the skewers and add them to salads or rice bowls.

What You’ll Need

Chicken: I used boneless skinless chicken tenderloins that I cut into 1-inch chunks.
Lemon: You’ll need lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon slices for this greek chicken skewer.
Marinade: For the marinade, I use minced garlic, dry oregano and basil, onion powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, paprika, and chili flakes.

How To Make Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers

Marinate the chicken: Cube the chicken and place it in a bowl. Add in the marinade ingredients and mix well to coat with the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hr.

Prepare the chicken skewers: Remove the chicken from the fridge and skew 5-6 pieces on each skewer, depending on the size of your skewers.

marinated greek chicken skewers before grilling

Prepare the grill and grill the chicken: Preheat the grill right before you start arranging the skewers. Spray the grill with some oil and grill the chicken on each side for 4-5 minutes, or until fully cooked at 165 F, and a little charred. Transfer to a dish and serve immediately.

Tips and Notes

Fresh lemon is ideal for this recipe. I would not recommend using bottled lemon juice for this as you have that fresh and bright citrus flavor.
To make this spicier, you can add more chili flakes or even some cayenne pepper.
If you are worried about the meat sticking to the skewer, spray them with a bit of non-stick spray before placing your ingredients onto the skewer.
Feel free to add some vegetables to this like bell peppers, onions, cucumbers, olives, and more. You can also serve them with my Greek Orzo Salad!
Always use a preheated grill so the chicken doesn’t stick.
Be sure to cut everything to the same size so the chicken cooks evenly.

FAQs

What kind of skewers do I use?

You can use metal or wooden skewers. I like to soak my wooden skewers for 15 to 30 minutes before using them so they don’t burn on the grill. Wooden skewers are great if you don’t grill often but if you do, you should invest in a set of reusable metal skewers. I prefer ones that have a nice large hook on one end that allow you to grab and turn them with ease when on the grill, and this also makes it easier to hold them when you are sliding the meat off the skewer and onto a plate.

Can I use a different cut of chicken?

I use chicken tenderloins but you can definitely use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs if you prefer.

What if I don’t have a grill?

You can make chicken skewers in the oven instead. Simply place them on a sheet pan and bake them for 10 to 15 minutes at 400°F. You can also pan sear them as well.

Are these chicken skewers good for meal prep?

If you love meal prepping, then you’re in luck. These Greek chicken skewers can last for up to 4 to 5 days when stored in an airtight container. I just remove them from the skewers so they can be microwaved at work.

Can I freeze this?

Yes! Once the chicken has cooled to room temperature, you can freeze the cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat when ready to enjoy.

Close up shot of the Greek chicken skewers on a plate

More Skewer Recipes To Try

I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you, including this delicious Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it, and share it with your friends and family!

If you try this recipe and liked it, please leave a star rating and comment below. Use my hashtag to share it with me on INSTAGRAM So I can see your delicious recreations! Also, follow me at Cookin’ With Mima on FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM |PINTEREST for all of my latest social posts and recipes.

Pin18

Yum