This is not just any chicken recipe. Marinated in Greek yogurt, these Greek chicken bites are the upmost TENDER, juicy and flavor-packed chicken! They’re perfect for meal prep or simply to elevate any chicken dish. Three cooking methods included!
If you know me, you know I LOVE Greek food. Honestly one of the main, if not THE main reason we chose Santorini for our honeymoon 😂 There’s just nothing better than the fresh and delicious flavors of the Greek culture – and this Greek chicken is no exception! This chicken is so delicious on it’s on but also perfect in all my Greek-inspired recipes. It’s easy to make and the perfect meal-prep protein!
Chicken is such an easy go-to protein and I love mixing up the different flavors/marinades. This marinade is made with just 5 staple ingredients (because salt and pepper don’t count). Just whisk all the ingredients up and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. I promise this recipe is worth letting sit. The flavors just continue to build up and it make for the most delicious, fresh taste!
This Greek chicken goes perfect on my Greek Salad recipe and I also love it paired with my Lightened Up Pasta Salad or Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh! For something more simple, try it in a delicious, warm pita with my homemade Tzatziki sauce or Whipped Feta Cheese!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE HEALTHY GREEK CHICKEN BITES
- Fresh, flavorful, the perfect meal-prep protein!
- Simple ingredients and easy to make.
- Low fat, low carb, packed with almost 30g of protein!
- Perfect for wraps, salad, sandwiches, bowls!
- You’ll definitely want to be grilled this chicken all summer long!😎
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken – I used boneless, skinless breast. You can use fresh or frozen, just make sure to thaw the frozen before hand so you can cut into bite-size pieces.
- Yogurt – I used plain nonfat Greek yogurt.
- Oil – I used olive oil.
- Lemon – I prefer fresh but you can also use lemon juice in a pinch!
- Vinegar – I used red wine vinegar.
- Seasonings – oregano (dried), salt and pepper.
HOW TO MAKE GREEK CHICKEN BITES
- Prepare the chicken by cutting into bite-size pieces (about 1/2 inch).
- In a medium bowl, make the marinade by mixing Greek yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in the marinade and cover with saran wrap. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes – 2 hours.
From here you can cook the chicken 3 ways!
Indoor/Outdoor Grill Method: (I like to use my Ninja Foodi)
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and add chicken so they are not touching (you may need to do this in a couple of batches).
- Cook for 3-4 minutes then toss/flip the chicken bites.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked throughout (the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F, or cut into a piece to make sure it’s not pink anymore).
Stovetop method:
- Heat 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (oil is helpful for the skillet method to prevent burning – just a little is needed and the chicken is way better!)
- Add the chicken to the skillet in an even layer so they are not touching (cook in batches if you need to). Cover and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes.
- Then, flip and cook on the other side for 4-5 more minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked (the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F).
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F. Spray the basket generously with nonstick cooking spray and add the chicken so they are not touching (you may need to do this in a couple of batches).
- Cook for 3-4 minutes then toss/flip the chicken bites.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked throughout (the internal temperature should be 155 degrees F*, or cut into a piece to make sure it’s not pink anymore).
HOW TO SERVE GREEK CHICKEN BITES
These Greek Chicken Bites are super versatile! You can eat them cookout style on some skewers with your favorite sides, top them on your bowl or salad or stuff them in a pita.
Even though they’re called “Greek” chicken bites, they’re a great way to cook up some chicken for the week to use for a number of things. Here are some of our favorite ways of eating them:
- Cookout style – on some skewers with all the cookout sides! Delicious with Rainbow Corn Salad, Tuscan Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Salad or my favorite Lightened up Pasta Salad!
- Greek salad – top these Greek Chicken Bites on a Greek Salad with this Light Greek Salad Dressing.
- All out Greek! Perfect for Greek night paired with pita, hummus and Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh!
- Greek chicken pita – can’t go wrong stuffed in some pita with some Tzatziki Sauce
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Greek Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 112g
- 2 tsp olive oil 10g
- 1 lemon squeezed (45g)
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 15g
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting into bite-size pieces (about 1/2 inch).
- In a medium bowl, make the marinade by mixing Greek yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in the marinade and cover with saran wrap. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes – 2 hours.
- Indoor/Outdoor Grill Method: (I like to use my Ninja Foodi)
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and add chicken so they are not touching (you may need to do this in a couple of batches).
- Cook for 3-4 minutes then toss/flip the chicken bites.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked throughout (the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F, or cut into a piece to make sure it's not pink anymore).
Stovetop method:
- Heat 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (oil is helpful for the skillet method to prevent burning – just a little is needed and the chicken is way better!)
- Add the chicken to the skillet in an even layer so they are not touching (cook in batches if you need to). Cover and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes.
- Then, flip and cook on the other side for 4-5 more minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked (the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F).
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F. Spray the basket generously with nonstick cooking spray and add the chicken so they are not touching (you may need to do this in a couple of batches).
- Cook for 3-4 minutes then toss/flip the chicken bites.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked throughout (the internal temperature should be 155 degrees F*, or cut into a piece to make sure it's not pink anymore).
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