Grilled Chicken Skewers with Smoky Veggie Sauce
These grilled chicken skewers are marinated in olive oil, garlic, oregano, and lemon juice for a fresh Mediterranean flavor. Grilled alongside bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, they’re served with a smoky blended vegetable sauce and warm homemade flatbread. A simple, flavorful summer grilling recipe packed with Mediterranean ingredients.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tray or plate
Ingredients
Chicken & Marinade
- 700 g (1.5 lb) chicken breast or thighs cut into chunks
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Grilled Vegetables
- 2 tomatoes halved
- 1 red bell pepper cut into wedges
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into wedges
- 1 green bell pepper cut into wedges
- 1 large onion cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of sugar
Smoky Veggie Sauce
- 2 grilled tomatoes
- 1 grilled red bell pepper
- 1 grilled yellow bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp sugar or to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2-1 tsp dried oregano
For Serving
- 1 red chili sliced
- parsley chopped
- flatbread
- 4 lemon wedges
- mixed salad
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, roughly 2–3 cm (¾–1 inch) in size, for even cooking and easy skewering.
- Mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, crushed bay leaves, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour.
Prepare vegetables
- Cut vegetables into grill-friendly pieces. Toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Grill chicken and vegetables
- Thread chicken onto skewers and grill for 10–12 minutes, turning until cooked through and lightly charred.
- Grill vegetables for 8–10 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
Make the smoky veggie sauce
- Blend grilled tomatoes, peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, parsley, and oregano until smooth or slightly chunky.
Serve
- Serve chicken skewers with grilled vegetables, smoky sauce, mixed greens, and homemade flatbread.
Notes
Homemade flatbread recipe
Chicken thighs give a juicier result than breast meat.
Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Also, some Feta or mozzarella goes well with the dish.
Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Also, some Feta or mozzarella goes well with the dish.