Chicken Kabobs: Oven Roasted or Grilled
There are two methods for making these delicious healthy chicken kabobs: oven roasted, or on the grill. Either way, these kabobs are so flavorful and perfect for a next-level summer dinner idea! Tender marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce full of so much flavor. Whether you’re cooking out with friends or just want a quick and easy healthy dinner, this recipe is a great way to mix things up!
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What You’ll Need
The ingredients for this recipe are simple and easy to find! You may even already have most of these things on hand. Here’s what you’ll need for this dish:
Greek Chicken Kabobs
- Lemon Juice/Zest
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Minced Garlic
- Dijon Mustard
- Honey
- Oregano/Salt/Pepper
- Chicken Breast, cut into cubes
- Bell Peppers
- Red Onion
Tzatziki Sauce
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Cucumber
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Minced Garlic
- Fresh Dill
- Fresh Parsley
- Salt/Pepper
How to Make Chicken Kabobs in the Oven
Here’s how to make chicken kabob in the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Whisk together lemon juice, zest, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cubed chicken to a bowl and pour the sauce on top.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (but ideally 1-2 hours) in a large bowl.
- While the chicken marinates, soak skewers in water.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside in the fridge.
- Drizzle bell peppers and red onion with olive oil.
- Thread a bell pepper, onion, and two pieces of chicken on a skewer and repeat.
- Place skewers on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven at 425 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, rotating the skewers halfway through.
- Serve with fresh parsley and the tzatziki sauce.
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How to Make Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Here’s how to make chicken kabobs on the grill:
- Whisk together lemon juice, zest, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cubed chicken to a bowl and pour the marinade on top.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (but ideally 1-2 hours).
- While the chicken marinates, soak skewers in water.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside in the fridge.
- Drizzle the veggies with olive oil.
- Thread a bell pepper, onion, and two pieces of chicken on a skewer and repeat.
- Grill for about 8-12 minutes, rotating the skewers halfway through.
- Serve with fresh parsley and the tzatziki sauce.
FAQ
It takes about 20-25 minutes at 425 degrees F to cook chicken kabobs in the oven.
At medium-high heat, it only takes about 8-12 minutes to grill chicken kabobs!
Absolutely! Cook them on medium-high heat for about 8-12 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Yes! To cook chicken kabobs on the stove, heat a pan with olive oil and pan fry for 3-4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat. You can use a non-stick pan, grill pan, or cast iron skillet!
If you’re using bamboo wooden skewers for kabobs, it’s best to soak them for at least 30 minutes before cooking with them.
What to Serve With Chicken Kabobs
You can really serve these with anything, any way you want! The options are limitless. But if you need some inspiration, here are a few ideas for what to serve with chicken kabobs:
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- Crispy Yuca Fries Recipe
- Hummus
- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- Rosemary Mushroom Rice Pilaf
- Pita Bread
- Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad
- Greek Salad
- Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini
Refrigerating/Freezing Leftovers
Store chicken kabobs in an airtight container (separately from the sauce) in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
You can also freeze chicken kabobs! Remove the ingredients from each kabob and store them in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months! When ready to enjoy, heat up the ingredients and enjoy on a skewer (or keep them off of the skewer and serve over rice).
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Greek Chicken Kabobs w/ Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
Greek Chicken Kabobs
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 3 medium bell peppers, cut into chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemon, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, honey, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add the cubed chicken to a bowl and pour the sauce on top.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, soak the skewers in water.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside in the fridge.
- Drizzle the bell peppers and red onion with olive oil.
- Thread a bell pepper, onion, and two pieces of chicken on a skewer and repeat.
- Grill for about 8-12 minutes, heat a pan with olive oil and pan fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or roast in the oven at 425 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, rotating the skewers halfway through.
- Serve with fresh parsley and the tzatziki sauce.
Sangita says:
Awesome recipe. I love tzatziki sauce.
Sondra says:
Can’t wait to try this during the summer!
Genevieve Jerome says:
These chicken kabobs look delicious and perfect for summer!
Kim Guzman says:
Yum! I was cooking on the grill this weekend and the coals had more life in them, just the perfect amount for these kabobs. So delicious and the sauce was amazing too. It was even great on the salad. I’ll bet it would be terrific mixed in with mashed potatoes.
Maddie says:
This sounds like the perfect reason to pull out the grill. I love the simplicity of ingredients that add up to a complex and full flavor. Thank you for sharing!
Maren says:
This is such a refreshing take on the classic greek chicken kabob. Love it!
Capri says:
I love how perfectly this game together! So delicious!