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    Home » Favorite Collections » Easy Greek Chicken Recipes for the Best Barbecues

    Easy Greek Chicken Recipes for the Best Barbecues

    Published: May 14, 2023 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

    A collage of Greek chicken recipes for the best barbecues.

    Get ready to enjoy the flavours of Greece with these delicious and easy-to-make recipes featuring tender and juicy Greek chicken. From refreshing Greek chicken salads to a mouth-watering chicken burger and grilled kabobs, there's something for everyone in this roundup.

    A collage of Greek chicken recipes for the best barbecues.

    With a combination of fresh herbs, flavourful spices, and tangy marinades, these recipes will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean!

    Greek cuisine is unique but it can also be a fusion of flavours from other countries in Mediterranean region. For example, Greek recipes share ingredients with their Italian and Turkish neighbours.

    Fresh herbs, like oregano, thyme, mint and savory heighten the flavours of dishes made with sizzling meats, grilled vegetables and crisp salads.

    Round out your meal with Greek-inspired appetizers and salads

    Choose one of these Greek chicken recipes, then round out your meal with one or more of these Mediterranean or Greek salads.

    Add an appetizer made with spinach and feta!

    Scroll down to find mouth-watering Mediterranean-inspired salad recipes made with watermelon, cantaloupe, figs, or fresh garden veggies.

    Click on the green buttons below each photo to take you directly to the recipes.

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    • Round out your meal with Greek-inspired appetizers and salads
    • Mediterranean Salads
    • Greek Dips and Appetizers
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    Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs

    Chicken kabobs on skewers on a board with a bowl of tzatziki sauce.
    Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs with Tzatziki
    Juicy Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs make an easy, flavourful meal! Serve with homemade Tzatziki Sauce for an easy dinner with delicious Greek flavours.
    Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs with Tzatziki
    Greek lemon chicken kabobs on skewers.

    Greek Chicken Cobb Salad

    Greek Chicken Recipe for Cobb Salad ingredients lined up in rows on a bed of romaine.
    Greek Chicken Cobb Salad--Family Style
    Enjoy this nutritious Greek Chicken Cobb Salad recipe! Packed with veggies, protein and Mediterranean flavours, it's an easy family meal.
    Greek Chicken Cobb Salad--Family Style
    Greek chicken Cobb Salad ingredients in rows on a large white platter.

    Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers

    Greek Chicken Burger with spinach and feta on a brioche bun with lemon-garlic feta spread, sliced tomato, pickled red onions and lettuce leaves.
    Greek Chicken Burgers with Spinach and Feta
    Air Fry or grill these Greek Chicken Burgers with Spinach and Feta Cheese, then serve them with this delicious Lemon-Garlic Feta Spread. A taste of the Mediterranean, right in your backyard! These juicy burgers are made with ground chicken, spinach, feta cheese and herbs. Serve open-faced or with a bun, they're delicious either way!
    Greek Chicken Burgers with Spinach and Feta
    Greek Chicken Burger with spinach and feta on a brioche bun with lemon-garlic feta spread, sliced tomato, pickled red onions and lettuce leaves.

    Greek Chicken Salad with Mint

    Close-up overhead view of a shallow bowl of Greek Chicken Salad with grilled chicken and colourful vegetables, part of a collection of Greek chicken recipes.
    Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint
    A skinny dinner salad with a dressing that doubles as a marinade!  Before marinating the chicken, set aside half the marinade to use as dressing. Add a teaspoon of honey to the dressing. A colourful, crunchy marinated lemon chicken Greek salad with fresh mint and herbs.
    Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad with Mint
    Overhead view of a round shallow bowl with Greek Chicken Salad with Mint leaves.

    Greek Chicken Bowl with Watermelon and Feta

    Greek chicken bowl with watermelon and feta, one of a collection of Greek chicken recipes.
    Skinny Greek Chicken Bowl with Watermelon and Feta
    This Skinny Greek Chicken Bowl with Watermelon and Feta, drizzled with Balsamic dressing features succulent chicken marinated with lemon and herbs, sweet watermelon, feta cheese and Kalamata olives.
    Skinny Greek Chicken Bowl with Watermelon and Feta
    Greek chicken salad with watermelon and feta cheese.

    Mediterranean Salads

    Mediterranean salads typically feature fresh vegetables, herbs, and other flavourful ingredients that are common to the Mediterranean diet. These salads often use ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, olives, feta cheese, and a variety of leafy greens.

    Dressings for Mediterranean salads may include olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar, which add a tangy and slightly acidic flavor to the dish.

    Greek and Mediterranean salads are not only delicious, but they're also a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nutritious side for your Greek chicken recipes.

    Greek Watermelon Basil Salad

    Greek Watermelon Basil Salad in a white oval bowl with basil leaves
    Greek Watermelon Basil Salad
    This summer watermelon salad with fresh Greek flavours from vine-ripened tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta cheese and basil is quick to make and needs no dressing.
    Greek Watermelon Basil Salad
    Greek Watermelon Basil Salad in an oval bowl with a gold spoon

    Mediterranean Cantaloupe Salad with Olives and Mint

    Overhead view of an oval bowl of Mediterranean Cantaloupe Salad with Olives and Mint.
    Mediterranean Cantaloupe Salad
    This Mediterranean Cantaloupe Salad with olives and red onion is a refreshing summer salad. It's sweet, salty and spicy, all in one bite! Quick and easy.
    Mediterranean Cantaloupe Salad
    Mediterranean Cantaloupe Salad in a white oval bowl

    Fresh Fig Arugula Salad with Blackberries

    Fresh fig salad with blackberries, goat cheese and walnuts
    Fresh Fig Arugula Salad with Blackberries
    A quick and easy arugula salad, featuring fresh figs, blackberries, goat cheese and walnuts and drizzled with a honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
    Fresh Fig Arugula Salad with Blackberries
    Fresh fig salad with blackberries, goat cheese and walnuts

    Garden Fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad on a board with a sprig of cherry tomatoes
    Garden Fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    This garden fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Lemon Dressing makes a protein-rich summertime meal-in-a-bowl! Combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives and fresh basil and serve for dinner or lunch.
    Garden Fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    overhead view of Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a round white shallow bowl

    Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

    Mediterranean quinoa bowl with fresh veggies and avocado.
    Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
    This Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl makes a healthy lunch or light dinner. It's packed full of protein-rich quinoa, Greek salad veggies, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.
    Fresh Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
    image with text for Vegetarian Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

    Greek Dips and Appetizers

    Add a Greek dip as an appetizer! The most well-known Greek dip is tzatziki, a refreshing, tangy dip made from yogurt, garlic, and cucumber. Another popular dip is hummus, made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

    Greek dips are typically served with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers, and are perfect for sharing with friends and family as a delicious starter.

    Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

    Overhead view of a bowl of tzatziki sauce surrounded by raw vegetables and pita bread.
    Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce (Keto)
    Make this easy recipe for authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce to accompany gyros, lamb or chicken kabobs, Greek burgers, or raw veggies. Made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic and lemon, it's deliciously keto-friendly, too!
    Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce (Keto)
    Greek tzatziki sauce in a bowl with fresh vegetables and naan bead.

    Greek Yogurt Dill Dip

    Dipping a slice of cucumber in homemade dill dip to serve with any Greek chicken recipes.
    Fresh and Creamy Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
    This dill dip is made with fresh dill and creamy Greek yogurt. It's an easy-to make flavourful dip, perfect for veggies, crackers, chips, and more.
    Fresh and Creamy Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
    A board with fresh raw vegetables and a bowl of dill dip.

    Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Pinwheels

    Puff pastry spinach artichoke pinwheels in a stack.
    Puff Pastry Spinach Artichoke PInwheels
    Spinach Artichoke PInwheels made with puff pastry are an easy finger food appetizer. Using either regular or gluten-free puff pastry, these crispy pinwheels are filled with a tantalizing mixture of cheese, artichokes and spinach!
    Puff Pastry Spinach Artichoke PInwheels
    Spinach artichoke puff pastry pinwheels piled on a plate.

    Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups

    Spinach artichoke puff pastry cups on a blue plate.
    Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups
    Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups are an easy appetizer that you can make ahead of time! Little cups of puff pastry, filled with spinach, artichokes, feta, and Parmesan are baked until crisp, flaky and golden brown! Use regular or gluten-free puff pastry.
    Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups
    spinach artichoke pastry puffs on a plate

    Gluten-free Spinach Artichoke Galette

    Close up view of gluten-free spinach artichoke galette.
    Gluten-Free Spinach Artichoke Galette
    This rustic Spinach Artichoke Galette is made with a gluten-free almond flour pastry! Layers of spinach, marinated artichoke hearts, and feta cheese are baked in a free-form tender crust. This is a full-flavoured savoury pie with delicious hints of lemon and basil. Oh-so good!
    Gluten-Free Spinach Artichoke Galette
    Gluten Free Spinach Artichoke Galette on a blue cloth with one wedge removed

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    1. Lonnie

      May 19, 2023 at 7:53 am

      I just LOVE Greek food! Such fresh flavours. Great recipes here!

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      • Elaine

        May 19, 2023 at 1:24 pm

        So do I! Thanks for your kind words!

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