Greek Chicken Skewers

Juicy and tender chicken skewers marinated in delicious Greek flavours. Chunks of chicken thighs and vegetables, bursting with lemon, garlic and oregano. Baked and then grilled to get them nice and crispy. Serve with all the traditional Greek sides for a meal that is great for feeding a crowd.

An easy and healthy weeknight dinner, but also perfect for a weekend BBQ. Serve them up with some flatbreads, dips and salads for a light and fresh meal that will transport you to the Greek islands. Easy to adapt with different meat and vegetables and they can be made in advance too.

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• Why should you try it?
• What you will need
• Step by step
• Marinade
• What chicken to use
• What vegetables to add
• How to adapt them
• What to serve them with
• FAQs
• Extra tips
• More Greek recipes
• Recipe

Why should you try it?

What you will need

Step by step

One: Mix all the marinade ingredients together.

Two: Put the chicken and vegetables in to a bowl and pour over the marinade. Mix well and put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably for 2 hours.

Three: Thread on the wooden skewers (that have been soaked first). Put the skewers on a baking tray and then in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°/Gas 6 for 25 minutes. Then put under the grill (broiler) for 3-4 minutes each side to crisp up.

Four: Serve with flatbreads and dips.

Marinade

These skewers are all about the incredible Greek flavours. A generous amount of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic and oregano, thyme and basil bring these little chicken chunks to life. 

You could add a little paprika for some smokiness, and some red chilli flakes if you want to add some spice. However, these aren't traditional Greek flavours.

What chicken to use

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs chopped in to large chunks are the best choice when it comes to these skewers, as they are really tender and juicy. However, you could use chunks of chicken breast on the Greek chicken skewers instead.

If you don't fancy making skewers, you could add chicken legs and vegetables to a baking tray and add the marinade.

What vegetables to add

You could just keep these as Greek chicken skewers and then serve vegetables on the side, but we love some charred chunks of vegetables on the skewers.

We used bell peppers and courgette, however you could add cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. Try to make sure that you use softer quick cooking veg, so everything cooks at the same time.

How to adapt them

Chicken and veg not enough for you? Why not try adding some halloumi cheese. The squeaky cheese is amazing when cooked, as it softens, but still holds its shape. It also goes perfectly with the Greek flavours.

You don't have to use chicken. You can swap it for pork or beef, or even king prawns.

What to serve them with

These skewers are the perfect addition to a Greek platter. We served ours with some Homemade Tzatziki, olives, tomato slices, Easy Homemade Flatbreads, plenty of feta and some sun-dried tomato rice (you could swap the rice for orzo to keep it more traditional).

FAQs

Extra tips

• Cut the chicken and vegetables evenly, so that they all cook at the same rate.
• If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes first, otherwise they will burn.
• Don't skip the marinating step, as it really does intensify the flavour. Aim for 2 hours, but at least 30 minutes. Don't go for overnight, as you won't get the best texture chicken.
• For an extra intense lemon flavour, add lemon zest to the marinade.
• If you fancy a change from chicken, try making these with pork, beef or halloumi.
• You can swap the chicken thighs for chicken breast, but they won't be as juicy.
• If you are going to use different vegetables, make sure they are quick cooking, softer vegetables.
• Add a sprinkling of fresh chopped dill before serving for some extra flavour.

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