Mediterranean · Grilling

Greek Chicken Kabobs

Lemon-oregano chicken and colorful vegetables grilled, baked, or air-fried on skewers.

4–6servings15 minprep1 hrmarinate10–15 mincook
Greek chicken kabobs
Greek chicken kabobs from Dianne's kitchen

From Dianne's kitchen

Souvlaki-inspired and flexible

These colorful kabobs are a delicious way to bring Greek-inspired flavor to a warm-weather meal.

They are equally good on the grill, in the oven, or in the air fryer.

What you'll need

Ingredients

  • 1½–2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
  • 1 red onion, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, cubed
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cubed
  • 1 zucchini, sliced, optional
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Wooden skewers, soaked 30 minutes

Step by step

Instructions

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss with chicken and marinate at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat grill to medium-high, or heat oven or air fryer to 400°F.
  3. Thread chicken and vegetables onto soaked skewers.
  4. Grill 10–15 minutes, turning, until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are lightly charred. Alternatively bake or air-fry until cooked through.
  5. Serve with Greek salad, pita, or yogurt sauce.
Greek chicken kabobs

Dianne's kitchen tip

Use what you love

This recipe also works with lamb, beef, or vegetables only.