Best Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs With Mint Feta Sauce Recipes

SAFFRON-YOGURT CHICKEN KEBABS

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A easy, rich Greek yogurt-based marinade is the key to these juicy flame-kissed chicken skewers that you can grill for a quick dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk to combine yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, thyme, garlic, saffron, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Add chicken to yogurt marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken onto six 10-inch skewers and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Drizzle with oil and serve with lemon wedges.

MARINATED GREEK CHICKEN KABOBS

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This is a chicken kabob recipe that I would love to share! Plan to marinate for 3 hours. Serve with Greek rice!

Provided by katplusgoll

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 3h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container fat-free plain yogurt
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes
½ teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

In a large shallow baking dish, mix the yogurt, feta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate 3 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Thread the chicken, onion wedges, and green bell pepper pieces alternately onto skewers. Discard remaining yogurt mixture.
Grill skewers on the prepared grill until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 84.5 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 631.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN KEBABS WITH MINT-FETA SAUCE

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Categories Sauce Chicken Marinate Feta Mint Summer

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into 1-inch pieces (24 total)
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (16 total)
1/2 small red onion, quartered lengthwise, layers separated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for grill
1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces)
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)

Steps:

In a resealable plastic bag, combine chicken, zucchini, onion, olive oil, oregano, and 2 tablespoons vinegar; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight; place bag on a plate, in case of leaks).
Heat grill to medium (see page 367 for instructions); lightly oil grates. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high.) Onto each skewer, thread 3 pieces of chicken with zucchini and onion. Grill skewers, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
To make sauce, blend feta, yogurt, mint, and remaining tablespoon vinegar in a food processor until smooth. Serve kebabs with dipping sauce and garnish with mint leaves if desired.