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Chicken Kebab Recipe (Build Your Own Kebab Board)

Name: Chicken Kebab Recipe (Build Your Own Kebab Board)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: juice of one lemon; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 lbs chicken breasts (about 3-4), cut into 1 inch cubes; 4-6 kebab skewers; 1.5 lb baby potatoes, halved; 1 red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 orange pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 cup tzatziki ((use our Easy Tzatziki Recipe)); 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup pickled red onion ((use our Quick Pickled Onions Recipe)); 2 cups chopped cucumber; 2 cups halved baby tomatoes; 4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce; 4 pitas ((use our Pita Recipe))

Last Updated: March 17, 2024

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Yield

This Chicken Kebab Recipe is healthy and so fun. Get the whole family in the kitchen building the kebab board with their favorite ingredients.

Okay, I have something so special for you. This is like a Greek version of a charcuterie board but make it a kebab board using my delicious Chicken Kebab Recipe and some of my favorite toppings and sides. This recipe is so beautiful for a dinner party, a backyard get-together, or a fun family dinner where you can get the kids involved in the kitchen.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Chicken Kebab Recipe

Versatile: Make up the Chicken Kebab Recipe then you can seriously build your kebab board with whatever you have on hand or that your friends and family love
Healthy: This dish is so veggie-forward, with the protein from the lean chicken. It’s well-rounded and healthy
Easy: To make your DIY kebab board, it’s honestly so easy. I love a low-effort meal that looks stunning

🍲 Ingredients

Chicken – The chicken marinade for this recipe is so simple. It includes only a few simple ingredients like oregano, olive oil, and garlic to make a flavorful, juicy kebab. It’s a lean source of protein, so it’s not only flavorful but good for you

👩‍🍳 How to Make This Chicken Kebab Recipe

Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Marinate the chicken: Make the marinade in a medium bowl by whisking together salt, pepper, pressed garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice and olive oil. Add the chicken cubes and let sit in the bowl while you prep the other ingredients.
Once prepped, add the chopped red and orange peppers and halved potatoes to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Toss to coat everything evenly.
Next, thread the chicken onto the skewers, you’ll have 4-6 skewers. Nestle the chicken skewers in the middle of the pan and move the potatoes and peppers a bit to the side.
Bake everything together for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and peppers are starting to turn golden.
Use a large cutting board or sheet pan and line with parchment paper. Assemble the vegetables, tzatziki and pitas around the edges of the board or sheet pan, leaving a spot in the middle for the cooked chicken skewers. Season the cucumber and tomatoes with a big pinch of salt. Serve family style (reference the recipe photos for serving inspiration!)

🪄 Tips and Tricks

Prep your kebabs in advance and throw them on the grill when you’re ready to eat. The perfect summer meal
Use fresh, in-season veggies that you have on hand. Anything goes with this board, make it your own

🗒 Substitutions

Chicken Marinade: There are so many ways you can marinade your chicken for this recipe. I have a ton of marinade recipes in this post to try and check out
Serving: Let this be your board. Add in things you have in your fridge, your fav dips, your fav crackers or breads, whatever you want!

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👝 How to Store Leftovers

I recommend storing the chicken separately in the fridge in an airtight container so you can easily heat leftovers before serving with the cold sides.

🤔 Common Questions

Should I soak skewers first?

To prevent wooden skewers from burning, you’ll want to soak them in water for about 10-15 minutes before you skewer them and cook them.

How to keep kebabs from drying out.

Make sure to leave some time to marinade your chicken while on the kebabs to maximize that marinade and get all of it soaked into the meat. This will make for flavorful and juicy kebabs.