These delicious Greek chicken kabobs are marinated in a herbaceous and lemony yogurt-based marinade then skewered and grilled until tender and juicy. They're easy and taste amazing!
Red crushed pepper flakesabout ¼ teaspoon or to taste (optional)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, Greek seasoning, and pepper flakes (if using).
Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then place it inside a zip-top bag and pour over the marinade. Seal the bag with air inside. Toss the chicken inside the bag until well coated, open a small hole and squeeze out as much air as possible. Place the bag of chicken in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Skewer the Chicken & Preheat the Grill:
Thread the chicken divided evenly onto four skewers. Place them on a platter while preheating the grill.
Light a chimney full of charcoal. When the coals are lit and gray with ash, pour out the coal into the grill and set up the coals for a two-zone method for indirect heat.
Preheat the grill to 350 to 400 degrees F. Grease the grill grates: Dip a wad of paper towels into some oil (canola); using tongs, carefully wipe the grate of the grill.
Grill the Chicken Kabobs:
Place the kabobs on the preheated grill. Grill the kabobs, over medium-high heat, covered. Turn each kabob a quarter turn every 2 minutes. Cook the kabobs for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The chicken kabobs are done when they read 165 degrees F with an instant-read thermometer. If the kabobs start to scorch before they are ready, move them over onto the cooler side of the grill.
Rest & Serve:
Remove the kabobs from the grill. Allow the kabobs to cool for about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skewers and divide among serving dishes. Serve warm.
Notes
Make sure you slice the chicken the same size, so it all cooks evenly.Don’t forget to soak the wooden skewers if you don’t have metal ones.Have a set of grilling gloves or tongs handy when using metal skewers because the metal gets HOT on the grill!If you are in a hurry, you could marinate for only an hour, but you will sacrificing tenderness and flavor.
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