Nothing brings back memories of warm summer nights, laughter, and family dinners more than the smell of spices and chicken kebabs sizzling on the grill. This recipe sits so close to my heart because yogurt marinated chicken kebabs are something I grew up eating and, in turn, something I really love to make.

Honestly, there is something so special - maybe even magical? - about perfectly seasoned chicken and veggies skewered and grilled to perfection! Because this recipe is so important to me, I made sure it was absolutely good enough for you to replicate it in your own home.

From boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated in greek yogurt, olive oil, and spices, to crisp bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini, I wanted to pack in the flavor while making sure the recipe was easy, simple, and foolproof! And if you aren't a fan of kebabs, you can use my Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade instead for a chicken dish that's just as easy and flavorful.

Yogurt marinated chicken skewers on a serving platter.

Cubed chicken breasts that are marinated in spices, olive oil, and greek yogurt, skewered with bright bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini, and cooked on the grill seem simple, but they're packed with loads of color and tons of flavor! The chicken is always juicy and tender thanks to the greek yogurt marinade and the whole dish comes together in under an hour!

Growing up, my family always ate dinner at the same time. Even with three kids and two working parents, it was important for all five of us to sit down and enjoy a meal together. And Sunday dinners were prized above all. My mom would marinate the chicken, my sister and I would cut up veggies and assemble the skewers, and then my dad would grill them up.

While I always loved helping out in the kitchen and cooking, being able to capture memories and share emotions through my meals is what made me fall in love with food. It was so special to develop and improve this recipe to make the most delicious grilled chicken kebabs ever! My whole family loves them and I know yours will too!

If you are looking for a meal guaranteed to become a family favorite, one that you will make memories around for years to come, look no further! This meal is perfect for summer nights, especially paired with my Easy Skillet Roasted Corn, Smoked Baked Beans, and Strawberry Cucumber Salad as sides!

Ingredients

Instructions

Cubed chicken marinating in a bowl with greek yogurt and seasonings.

Step 1: Cut the chicken breasts into 1½-inch cubes and place them in a medium bowl. Add greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and salt. Mix to coat the chicken.

Step 2: Set chicken in the refrigerator and let marinate at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.

Cut veggies in a mixing bowl with oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Cut the bell peppers and red onion into 1½-inch pieces. Slice the zucchini into medium-thick rounds. Place all veggies in a bowl, top with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the veggies.

Step 4: When the chicken is done marinating, preheat your grill to 425 degrees F.

Raw yogurt marinated chicken skewers on a tray just before grilling.

Step 5: While waiting for the grill, carefully add 1 piece of chicken at a time onto a skewer, alternating between using the bell peppers, red onion, or zucchini in between each piece. Continue with the remaining skewers until you’ve used all the chicken and veggies.

Yogurt marinated chicken skewers on the BBQ grill.

Step 6: Add skewers to the hot grill, cover the grill, and cook skewers untouched for about 10 to 12 minutes. Flip the chicken skewers over and cook again, covered by the grill, for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

⭐️ Quick Tip! Cover the grill completely to allow the chicken and vegetables to cook through. The ambient heat of the grill (not just the grates) will allow the veggies to soften and the chicken to cook through in the middle, while the grates help to caramelize the outside.

Closeup of yogurt marinated chicken skewers to show grill marks on the chicken.

My Top Tips!

⭐️ Cube the chicken into 1 ½-inch cubes so that they can cook properly. If the chicken cubes are too large, they won't cook through and if they are too small, they will overcook and dry out before the veggies are done.

⭐️ To make ahead, you can marinate the chicken a day before and cut up all the vegetables. Store both separately in the fridge and then skewer just before grilling!

⭐️ Leave the chicken skewers on the grill, undisturbed, so they can develop grill marks. Only lift or turn them when they are ready to be flipped, about 10 to 12 minutes after you put them on the grill.