If you’re looking for tender, juicy and flavorful all in one delicious bite, you’ll LOVE this Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe!

With plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs, silky olive oil and tons of garlic, this yogurt-based marinade infuses all your favorite chicken pieces with the intense Greek flavors we love. You can use this marinade to make grilled Greek chicken skewers with onions and peppers, or grill whole boneless breasts and thighs. You can even use this marinade for our slow Oven Roasted Greek Chicken Breast recipe too. Choose your favorite chicken pieces and your favorite cooking method and start marinating!


Grilled Greek chicken skewers cook quickly making them great for enjoying.

These chicken bites are marinated for up to 24 hours so all the prep work is done well in advance. A few hours before grilling thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers. Place them on a small sheet pan, cover and refrigerate until ready to grill. The chicken cooks quickly so nobody has to wait too long for dinner to be served.


Serve these grilled Greek chicken skewers is on fresh homemade Whole Wheat Pita Bread it’s my favorite ways to serve it.

you can try it with pita-like a sandwich or enjoy it pizza style, you’ll find the combination of flavors and textures enticing. Layered with a little fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, our Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe is a blank canvas for your next Greek party. Try drizzling each pita sandwich with a simple yogurt lemon sauce for a nice acidic bite. Crumbled Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a smear of hummus are all great additions to this fantastic creation too.


Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (use full-fat yogurt for best results)

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

  • zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried

  • 6 medium garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the skewers:

  • 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces for skewers

  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cube

  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch cube

  • 6-8 skewers (if using wooden skewers soak in water for 30-minutes before grilling)

Instructions:

1.     Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large Ziplock bag. Seal and massage the bag to combine all the ingredients.

2.     Add the chicken to the bag turning to coat. Marinate for 4-24 hours. Turn the bag a few times while marinating.

3.     Preheat gas grill to 400F.

4.     Pour the marinated chicken pieces into a large strainer to remove the excess marinade. Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers alternating with peppers and onions. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.


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