Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs

There's nothing more irresistible in the summer than perfect cooked grilled chicken on skewers during the summer. The flavour of these Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs are inspired by the flavours of the Levantine region. They're famous for their love of smokey, perfectly spiced meats & in this grill-loving region. These tender, juicy grilled chicken kabobs, often referred has Shish Kabobs, are a big part of the Levantine-styled bbq.

This particular recipe takes classic Lebanese ingredients like garlic, fresh lemon, spices & olive oil, & adds them to the grill to create an epic Levantine-style grilled chicken. Grilled Chicken Kabobs are perfect for easy summertime entertaining or weekend grilling, & it’s a whole lot easier to make than you’d ever guess – I promise! My tried & true recipe will help you make the perfect grilled chicken kabobs every time!

What is a Shish Kabob?

Shish kabob is a dish that originates from Turkey. The name of the dish is derived from the Turkish şiş, meaning a spit or skewer, and kebab, mutton or lamb that has been marinated in a combination of spices. Variants of this dish can be found throughout the Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus.

What you'll need to make these shish kabobs?

These delicious kabobs are made with a few summer staples and are loaded with flavour. I absolutely love when there are tender, sweet bell peppers served with my grilled chicken, so we’re using all three colourful shades of bell peppers in the recipe, too! These are the basics you’ll need:

• Chicken: you’ll need one kilo of boneless, skinless chicken breast.
• Veggies: we’re packing in all of the fresh summer produce with red, yellow, orange bell pepper, and of course loads of red onion. But feel limited to my suggestions, pack in all the summer fresh the garden has to offer such as cherry tomatoes, zucchini, & mushrooms.
• Marinade: the marinade is what makes these kabobs extra special!

How to grill Mediterranean chicken kabobs

1. Prep your grill & kabobs. Preheat your grill to medium-high, direct heat and place your veggies & marinated chicken pieces onto 8 large skewers. Leave a small space between the ingredients so they cook evenly.
2. Grill the kabobs. Place each skewer on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Keep the lid closed while they’re grilling! Grill until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are tender.
3. Serve ’em up. Remove the kabobs from the grill and serve with your fav sides!

Tips On Making the best Kabobs

• Don't rush the marinade. The key to juicy & flavourful chicken is the marination time. You must let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, however, the longer it sits the more flavourful it will become.
• Use Large chunks of meat and vegetables. Whenever making skewers for the BBQ you need to make sure the meat and vegetables are large enough that they won't fall through the grates. If using chicken thighs you'll have to cut larger meat and fold it when placed on the skewer.
• Leave space on the skewer. It's tempting to ready pack the chicken & vegetables onto the skewer but you have to resist the urge or else unevenly cooked kabobs.
• Marinate on the skewer. If you're using the wooden skewer you can skip the soaking by marinating the kabobs on the skewers you'll need an extra-large ziplock back for this trick. Simply thread all of the chicken and vegetables onto the skewers. Set aside. MIs the marinade ingredient together then pour it into the ziplock bag. Add the skewers then close the bag and make sure all of the marinated coats the kabobs. place in the fridge until ready to use.

Delicious recipes to pair with these kabobs

• Instant Pot Lebanese Vermicelli Rice
• Bulgur Salad
• Authentic Hummus
• Baba Ganoush
• Middle Eastern Zucchini Dip
• Kisir- Turkish Bulgur Salad
• Authentic Fattoush
• Mediterranean Tomato Salad
• Simple White Bean Salad
• Greek Pasta Salad
• Authentic Greek Salad
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• Beet & Lentil Salad