15 Greek Grilled Chicken Recipes

Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast
Photo by Dianne.

Looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe to make on the grill? Your search ends here — Greek-inspired grilled chicken is sure to satisfy everyone at your family dinner table or outdoor summertime get together. In this collection of Greek grilled chicken recipes, you'll find basic chicken breast ideas, easy kabobs and souvlaki, yogurt marinades, and so much more.

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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce | Photo by Anna Berman.

Though you'll need to set aside about two hours for marinating, this delicious dinner only requires about 15 minutes of hands-on time. Recipe creator Tanya Petkos Schroeder says this marinade can also be used for pork.

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Grilled Greek Chicken

Grilled Greek Chicken
Chef John

"The secret to this simple grilled chicken is a very powerful marinade and 'roasting' it slowly over semi-indirect heat on the grill," according to Chef John.

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Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast

Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast
Photo by Dianne.

Recipe creator Michael says this flavorful chicken dinner, made with just seven ingredients, is an old family recipe that's been passed down through generations.

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Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken

Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken

"Speed up cook time on a whole chicken by spatchcocking it," says recipe creator Soup Loving Nicole. "It is simple to do and only requires a sharp pair of kitchen shears and five minutes of your time."

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Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken

Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken
Ellen Allwine

"There is something special about what yogurt does to chicken in its smoky, sizzling time over charcoal," says Chef John. "It imparts a tangy flavor that lifts all the other flavorings."

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Greek Chicken

Greek Chicken

You only need seven ingredients for this simply seasoned dinner: olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, the juice of two lemons, and a small chicken.

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Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs

Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs
LaurenM

Allrecipes users can't get enough of this tender and juicy recipe, which has almost 4,000 rave reviews. "These were HEAVENLY," says reviewer SusanD??. "My husband and I would give them 10 stars if we could."

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Marinated Chicken Kabobs

Marinated Chicken Kabobs
Marinated Chicken Kabobs | Photo by James.

"These kabobs are absolutely delicious," according to five-star reviewer alexis81. "I made them for my wedding reception and they were eaten in a flash."

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Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

"Tender, boneless chicken breasts are marinated in sun dried tomato dressing, grilled with sweet bell peppers, and served atop a crunchy romaine bed sprinkled with feta and olives," says recipe creator Marjory.

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Greek Feta Chicken

Greek Feta Chicken

A yogurt marinade flavored with garlic, oregano, and black pepper makes for extra juicy grilled chicken. Crumbled feta cheese is the perfect finishing touch.

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Chicken Souvlaki Salad

Chicken Souvlaki Salad
Photo by Bren.

"This is a great Greek inspired salad with chicken souvlaki, romaine, bell pepper, cucumber, and tomatoes served with tzatziki dressing," according to recipe creator Bren.

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Greek Chicken Burgers with Feta

Greek Chicken Burgers with Feta

There's a surprise inside these delicious Greek-style chicken burgers: a creamy feta cheese filling. Sun-dried tomatoes and basil gives the patties a delightfully fresh flavor.

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Greek Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

Greek Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

"A delicious creamy blend of Greek flavors rolled up in chicken," according to recipe creator chikkin. "I just threw this together last night and it turned out amazing."

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Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs
CookinBug

"This is a nice change from the ordinary grilled chicken," according to recipe creator Dolce Cuoco. "This is excellent served with pita bread, a garlicky tzatziki, and a Greek salad."

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Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Mommabean3

This quinoa bowl — packed with grilled chicken, Kalamata olives, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, red onions, and bell peppers — is absolutely perfect for meal prep.

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