Grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Skewers

01 - 1 ½ pounds of chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil (2 for chicken, 1 for veggies)
03 - Juice from 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
04 - 2 bell peppers (either green, red, or both)
05 - 1 sweet onion or red onion

→ Greek Spice Blend

06 - 2 teaspoons of dried basil
07 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
12 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
13 - 2 teaspoons salt
14 - ½ teaspoon thyme, dried
15 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
16 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Serving Add-Ons

17 - Chopped fresh parsley
18 - Optional: Tzatziki dip

# Instructions:

01 - Submerge wooden skewers in a shallow container of water for 10-15 minutes to stop them from burning.
02 - Slice chicken breasts or thighs into medium chunks about 1 to 1-½ inches long.
03 - In a small dish, combine rosemary, parsley, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, pepper, and salt.
04 - In a big bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of oil, the lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of the seasoning blend. Toss the chicken in and cover it well, letting it sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
05 - Dice onion and bell peppers into chunks about 1 to 1-½ inches across. Toss them in a big bowl with 1 tablespoon of oil and the leftover seasoning mix.
06 - Thread the chicken and veggies alternately onto the skewers. You should end up with around 8 skewers.
07 - Set your grill to medium to medium-high. Lay kabobs on the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes. Turn them every couple of minutes for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken hits 165°F (74°C).
08 - Sprinkle parsley on top and serve with tzatziki sauce if you like.

# Notes:

01 - Calorie count is based on one skewer without tzatziki.
02 - You can make the Greek spice mix and tzatziki dip up to 2 days in advance.
03 - Cut veggies and chicken the day before, but don't marinate early.
04 - Put the kabobs together up to a day ahead.