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grilled greek chicken shish kabobs on a plate on a white marble countertop.

Grilled Greek Chicken Shish Kabobs With Tzatziki Sauce

Mimi Council
The recipe for these Grilled Greek Chicken Shish Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce is a simple Mediterranean chicken kabobs recipe that is perfect for summer grilling!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Makes 8 kabobs
Calories 183 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Skewers
  • Grill (or cast iron skillet)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • tzatziki sauce (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • In a small dish, mix together the salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Cut the zucchini into 1-inch thick slices and cut in half, set aside. Cut the onion into 1 to 2-inch pieces.
  • Cut the chicken into 2-inch cubes.
  • Skewer the chicken, zucchini, onion, and tomatoes, alternating each. Place on a platter.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the skewers with the olive oil and sprinkle the spice mix on top and rotate to season each side. Squeeze lemon juice over the tops.
  • Heat grill to high, about 350°F to 400°F. Place kabobs on the grill and cover. Cook for about 3 minutes, rotate, and continue to do that until all sides have been grilled. Heat until internal temperature is 165°F. (Alternatively if you’re not grilling, preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat a cast iron skillet to medium/high. Add kabobs and sear each side. Transfer to the oven and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until internal temperature is 165°F.)
  • Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Notes

Tips
  • Use chicken breasts, these are the best for kabobs as they are plump, lean meat that will result in juicy and tender bites.
  • I use grape tomatoes as opposed to cherry tomatoes as grape tomatoes have a thicker skin and lower water content. This makes them ideal for grilling.
  • I prefer to make homemade Organic Tzatziki Sauce with Fresh Dill, but you can use store bought as well.
  • You can also serve this Lemon Rosemary Sourdough Bread for a more complete meal.
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Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 655mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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