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Grilled Greek chicken kebabs dipped in tzatziki sauce with lemon wedges on a wooden table
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Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce deliver juicy grill flavor in under an hour. Get the recipe now and taste Mediterranean magic tonight!
Course Main Course
Cuisine greek, Mediterranean
Keyword Greek chicken kebabs, Tzatziki, Healthy grill dinner
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinating 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 194kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

  • 1 kg boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2 cm cubes
  • 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Vegetables

  • 2 medium red bell peppers cut into 2 cm squares
  • 2 medium zucchinis sliced 1 cm thick
  • 1 large red onion cut into wedges
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch sea salt plus ½ tsp dried oregano and ½ tsp dried basil

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 240 g plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ English cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

To Serve

  • Lemon wedges
  • Chopped fresh parsley or dill

Instructions

Prepare the marinade

  • In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, coriander, salt, and pepper.

Marinate the chicken

  • Place chicken cubes in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over, seal, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes and up to 2 hours.

Season the vegetables

  • In a separate bowl toss bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with 2 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and the remaining oregano and basil.

Preheat grill or oven

  • For grilling, heat to medium-high (about 200 °C). For oven baking, preheat to 205 °C and set a rack in the upper third. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Lightly oil grill grates or a baking sheet.

Assemble the kebabs

  • Thread pieces in this order: bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, two chicken cubes. Repeat the pattern twice per skewer and finish with a vegetable.

Cook the kebabs

  • Grill method: Place skewers on hot grates and cook 4 to 6 minutes per side, turning once, until the thickest chicken pieces reach 73 °C.
  • Oven method: Arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and roast 16 to 22 minutes, turning halfway. For extra char, switch to the broiler for the final 2 minutes, watching closely.

Make the tzatziki

  • Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until serving.

Serve

  • Let cooked kebabs rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, add lemon wedges, and offer the chilled tzatziki on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrient Amount % DV**
Calories 194
Fat 7 g 11 %
Saturated Fat 1 g 6 %
Cholesterol 58 mg 19 %
Sodium 381 mg 17 %
Potassium 672 mg 19 %
Carbohydrates 7 g 2 %
Fiber 1 g 4 %
Sugar 5 g 6 %
Protein 23 g 46 %
Vitamin A 1 045 IU 21 %
Vitamin C 52 mg 63 %
Calcium 66 mg 7 %
Iron 1 mg 6 %
**% Daily Values are based on a 2 000-calorie diet.