Greek Chicken Kabobs with Garlicky Yogurt Marinade
These marinated Greek chicken kabobs are my take on the chicken souvlaki we ate in Greece. Fresh lemon juice and zest, Greek yogurt, oregano, and lots of garlic give the chicken the most delicious flavor and moist texture. Serve them with tzatziki sauce, and you've got yourself an amazing dinner that'll transport you to the Mediterranean--no passport required.
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Servings: 4
Equipment
- dry measuring cups
- wooden skewers or metal skewers
- measuring spoons
- chef's knife
- paring knife
- medium bowl
- gas or electric grill
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion
- 1 (16-ounce) package mini multicolored sweet peppers
- Greek Tzatziki sauce
- Lemon wedges and pita bread for serving, optional
Instructions
- Stir together the Greek yogurt, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
- Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water to cover while the chicken marinates.)
- Cut the red onion into wedges and separate the layers. Stem, seed, and cut the peppers into 2- to 3-inch pieces.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, and thread onto 8 to 12 (10-inch) skewers alternately with the onion and peppers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle the kabobs with salt and pepper. Grill, covered with the grill lid, 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred and tender.
- Remove the kabobs from the grill to a platter and garnish with oregano. Serve with lemon wedges, pita bread, and tzatziki, if desired.