Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs with step-by-step photos and a video recipe. These grilled chicken Kebabs are made with cubes of chicken and vegetables marinated with bold Mediterranean flavors, skewered, and grilled until golden and crisp. You can make it easily on the stovetop, grill, or in the oven. A quick and easy dinner recipe.
These grilled Mediterranean chicken kebabs are tender, juicy, and loaded with bright Mediterranean flavors. If you marinate the chicken in advance then it takes only 10 minutes to cook these flavorful grilled chicken kewers.
Similar to Chicken Shashlik Kebabs, these Mediterranean Kebabs are quick and easy to make at home. More Mediterranean dishes you might like are our Mediterranean chicken and rice, Mediterranean Chicken Stew, Spanish chicken and rice, and Greek lemon chicken and rice.
About this recipe
In this recipe post, I am sharing how to make Mediterranean chicken kebabs. These grilled chicken skewers have all the delectable flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.
The chicken is marinated in a light Mediterranean chicken kabob marinade made with oregano, thyme, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Thread the chicken and veggies alternately onto a skewer, and grill the chicken kabobs until golden.
These chicken and vegetable skewers are easy to make and are loaded with fresh Mediterranean flavors. You can make it quickly within 30 minutes.
Kebabs are my favorite thing to grill during the summer. Chicken kebabs are equally enjoyed by kids and adults in our family.
You may also like these other popular chicken recipes from this website:
- Chicken Shashlik
- Chicken Boti Kebab
- Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice
- Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- Black Pepper Chicken
Why You Need This Recipe
- Easy step-by-step instructions with photos and a recipe video.
- This recipe is easy to customize. Check out the ingredient list below for alternative ingredients. You can add or skip the ingredients as per your taste.
- Bright Mediterranean flavor – This Mediterranean chicken kebabs recipe has mild flavors. You can adjust the spices or herbs as per your taste.
- Gluten-free
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chicken – I have used boneless skinless chicken breasts for this chicken kebab recipe. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs to make these Mediterranean kebabs.
- Vegetables – Bell peppers and onion. I have used green and red bell peppers. You can use any color of bell peppers or any other vegetable like zucchini.
- Olive oil – Olive oil is an important ingredient in traditional Mediterranean cuisine. You can substitute it with any neutral flavor oil like sunflower oil or vegetable oil.
- Fresh Garlic – Fresh garlic is the best. You can substitute it with garlic powder.
- Herbs – Oregano and Thyme. You can substitute it with Italian seasoning. Or simply add oregano.
- Paprika – I like to add a little spicy kick to the kebabs. However, you can skip it, if you do not prefer spicy.
- Salt and Black Pepper.
- Cumin – Skip if you do not have it.
For the detailed list of ingredients & their measurements, please check out the recipe card below.
Tips to make the Best Mediterranean Kebab
- Marinating the chicken – It will help to keep the chicken moist during grilling. Also, it helps to enhance the flavor. Marinate the chicken for 2 hours. Keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. It prevents the wooden sticks from burning while cooking.
- Grill the chicken skewers in a medium-hot pan. When we place the chicken skewers on a medium-hot pan, it will seal the surface of the chicken and lock the juices inside it. Making it moist and juicy inside.
Step by step instructions with photos
Preparations
- For Mediterranean chicken skewer marinade – In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, garlic, ground black pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Cut the onion and bell peppers into cubes. Transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil. Combine, cover, and keep it in the refrigerator.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Making Mediterranean Chicken kebabs
- Thread the chicken and veggies alternately onto a skewer. Keep it aside on a plate.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grease the pan lightly with oil.
- Once the grill pan is hot enough, place the chicken skewers on it.
- Grill it, rotating the skewers on the pan with tongs until char marks appear on them. It will take almost 8-10 minutes to cook them. If the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 °F, it is ready.
FAQs
You can serve it with pilaf, or cauliflower rice.
Or serve it with salad or roasted potato wedges.
Marinating the chicken for 2 hours in the Mediterranean-style marinade is enough for the best flavor and texture. Cover and keep it in the refrigerator while you are marinating the chicken.
If you are cooking it on medium heat it will take 8-10 minutes to grill. The chicken is no longer pink on the inside and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 °F. Cooking time also depends on the cuts of the chicken too (Bigger cuts will take longer to cook).
Storage Suggestions
- You can store the leftover chicken kabobs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it within 2 hours of cooking it. It stays good for 2 days. Reheat and serve.
- Not a freezer-friendly recipe. The veggies will become soggy once you thaw them.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the Mediterranean kebab with fresh tzatziki sauce or Tahini sauce.
- With salad.
- With chicken pilaf, or cauliflower rice as a side dish.
- With roasted potato wedges.
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Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs
Equipment
- 1 Grill pan
- 2 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Mediterranean chicken kabobs marinade
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin optional
- salt to taste
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp olive oil
To marinate the veggies
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1 onion
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
Preparations
- For chicken kababs marinade – In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, garlic, ground black pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Cut the onion and bell peppers in cubes. Transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, oregano, lemon juice and olive oil. Combine, cover and keep it in the refrigerator.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Making Grilled Mediterranean Chicken kebabs
- Thread the chicken and veggies alternately onto a skewer. Keep it aside on a plate.
- Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Grease the pan lightly with oil.
- Once the pan is hot enough, place the chicken skewers on it.
- Grill it, rotating the skewers on the pan with tongs until char marks appear on them. It will take almost 8-10 minutes to cook them. Or the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 °F, it is ready.
Video
Notes
- Marinating the chicken – It will help to keep the chicken moist during grilling. Also, it helps to enhance the flavor. Marinate the chicken for 2 hours. Keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- The marinade makes the chicken juicy and tender after it is cooked. You will not end up having dry chicken. Also, it helps to enhance the flavor.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. It prevents the wooden sticks from burning while cooking.
- Grill the chicken skewers in a medium-hot pan. When we place the chicken skewers on a medium-hot pan, it will seal the surface of the chicken and locks the juices inside it. Making it moist and juicy inside.
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