Chicken kebab skewers are the perfect mix of fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour. Marinated chicken threaded onto skewers and grilled until juicy and golden makes for an easy, crowd‑pleasing meal. They’re ideal for summer evenings, weekend barbecues, or a simple midweek dinner that still feels a bit special.

If you enjoy kebabs, these homemade ones are incredibly tasty — and you can add whatever vegetables you like to make them completely your own.

Serving Suggestions for Chicken Kebabs on Skewers

• Warm flatbreads or pittas — ideal for stuffing with chicken, salad and sauces.
• Greek salad — tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and feta for a bright, fresh contrast.
• Tzatziki or garlic yoghurt — cool, creamy and perfect with charred chicken.
• Rice pilaf or lemon rice — light, fluffy and great for turning it into a fuller meal.
• Coleslaw — crisp, creamy and refreshing; great for adding crunch to wraps or serving on the side.
• Oven chips or wedges — a simple, crowd‑pleasing side.
• Grilled halloumi — salty, squeaky and brilliant with the herbs and spices.
• Couscous with herbs and lemon — quick, fresh and great for soaking up the juices.
• Roasted Mediterranean vegetables — peppers, courgettes and aubergines for extra colour and warmth.
• Homemade chilli sauce — spicy, tangy and perfect for drizzling over the kebabs or dipping.
• Shredded lettuce, tomatoes and pickled onions — perfect for building your own wraps.
• Hummus — smooth, savoury and great for dipping or spreading

Variations: Chicken Kebab

• Chicken Kebab with Extra Lemon — increase lemon juice for a brighter, sharper marinade that lifts the spices.
• Chicken Kebab with Garlic‑Rich Marinade — add extra garlic for deeper aromatic warmth.
• Chicken Kebab with Paprika & Chilli — add smoked paprika or chilli flakes for gentle heat and smoky depth.
• Chicken Kebab with Herb Mix — increase oregano or add parsley for a fresher, more fragrant finish.
• Chicken Kebab with Tandoori Spices — swap spices for tandoori seasoning for a vibrant Indian twist.
• Chicken Kebab with Harissa — add harissa paste for heat and North African depth.
• Chicken Kebab with Mint Yoghurt — stir chopped mint into the yoghurt marinade for cooling freshness.
• Chicken Kebab with Honey & Lemon — add a touch of honey for sweetness that caramelises beautifully when grilled.
• Chicken Kebab with Peppers & Onions — thread extra veg onto the skewers for colour and sweetness.
• Chicken Kebab with Courgette — add sliced courgette for a soft, summery texture.
• Chicken Kebab with Halloumi — alternate chicken with halloumi cubes for salty, chewy contrast.
• Chicken Kebab with Feta Crumble — finish with crumbled feta for tangy creaminess.
• Chicken Kebab with Sumac — sprinkle sumac before serving for citrusy sharpness.
• Chicken Kebab with Pomegranate Molasses — drizzle a little over the cooked kebabs for sweet‑tart depth.
• Chicken Kebab with Turmeric & Ginger — add turmeric and extra ginger for warmth and golden colour

Chicken kebab skewers

Juicy marinated chicken pieces grilled until golden, served with flatbreads, crisp salad and sauce, creating a colourful, flavour‑packed kebab that looks fresh, bright and inviting.

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Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Marinate 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Turkish

Servings 4 People

Equipment

• Large bowl
• skewers
• Grill / George Foreman

Ingredients

  

• 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite size chunks
• ¼ tsp onion granules
• ¼ tsp ground pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 courgette, sliced
• 1 onion, cut into wedges
• 1 pepper, deseeded and cubed

Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, onion granules, ground pepper, paprika, dried thyme, salt, vinegar and olive oil and mix until all the chicken is coated. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
• Thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers and cook on a george forman, under a grill or even on a bbq for around 10-15mins, turning often to ensure they cook on all sides.
• Serve in a warm pitta with some salad, fries and chilli sauce.