Maria Koutsogiannis Camancho’s Kebab Board (Photos courtesy FoodByMaria)

Chicken Kebab Recipe (Build Your Own Kebab Board)

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“This chicken kebab recipe is healthy and simple to make and assemble. Get the whole family in the kitchen creating this kebab board with their favorite ingredients. This is like a Greek version of a charcuterie board but make it a kebab board using our recipe, and some of our favorite toppings and sides. The recipe is perfect for your next luncheon, brunch, a backyard BBQ, or a last-minute family party where you can get everyone involved in the menu,” says Maria Koutsogiannis Camacho, the plant-based vegan chef, food stylist, and author at FoodByMaria.

FoodByMaria is on a mission to change the way people eat and understand their food. From recipes, a cookbook, photography, recipe development, and so much more. Koutsogiannis creates and shares recipes of all kinds, with particular focuses on Greek food, creative vegan alternatives, and gluten-free meals. She has amassed a following on social media across multiple platforms. “It’s where I post my Mediterranean Greek recipes, it started as a plant-based blog and it fully transformed over the years,” she explained. “I began my Instagram in 2014 with my husband. I eventually ended up quitting my full-time job to become a content creator and it was actually something that none of us really could have expected. I went to school to become an accountant, and a recipe developer was not something I expected to become…”

Koutsogiannis wants to stay true to her Greek roots, as her parents immigrated from Greece to Canada only 40 years ago. Her family owned a small restaurant and bar in Swift Current in Saskatchewan, and she grew up with the cultural influence all around her. “My parents owned Kabos,” she stated. “I grew up in the small Greek community there, eating good, healthy food. I just followed my heart and ended up cooking.”

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

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Juice of one lemon

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon dried oregano

3 garlic cloves, pressed

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 lbs. chicken breasts (about 3-4), cut into 1-inch cubes

4-6 kebab skewers

 

For the sheet pan:

1 1/2 lb. baby potatoes, halved

1 red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil, to taste

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

For serving:

1 cup tzatziki

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 cup pickled red onion

2 cups chopped cucumber

2 cups halved baby tomatoes

4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce

4 pitas

 

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Marinate the chicken: Make the marinade in a medium bowl by whisking together salt, pepper, pressed garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice and olive oil. Add the chicken cubes and let sit in the bowl while you prep the other ingredients.

Once prepped, add the chopped red and orange peppers and halved potatoes to the parchment lined baking sheet. Season with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat everything evenly.

Next, thread the chicken onto the skewers, you’ll have 4-6 skewers. Nestle the chicken skewers in the middle of the pan and move the potatoes and peppers a bit to the side.

Bake everything together for 25-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and peppers are starting to turn golden.

Use a large cutting board or sheet pan and line with parchment paper. Assemble the vegetables, tzatziki and pitas around the edges of the board or sheet pan, leaving a spot in the middle for the cooked chicken skewers. Season the cucumber and tomatoes with a big pinch of salt. Serve with fluffy Greek pitas (see: https://www.foodbymaria.com/fluffy-greek-pita-bread/)

Tips and Tricks: Prep your kebabs in advance and throw them on the grill when you’re ready to eat. Use any fresh, in-season vegetables that you have on hand. Make this your own creation. Store the chicken separately in the refrigerator in an airtight container so you can easily heat leftovers before serving with the cold sides.

For marinade recipes, see: https://www.foodbymaria.com/recipes/soups/#growMeSearch=marinade

For this recipe, go to: https://www.foodbymaria.com/chicken-kebab-recipe/

Maria Koutsogiannis Camacho

For Greek Chicken Souvlaki, go to: https://www.foodbymaria.com/chicken-souvlaki/

Maria Koutsogiannis’ recipes have been featured in Impact Magazine, Spoonful: A Guide to Food and Laughter, Whole Foods, and Food Network Canada. She has over 2.2M Instagram followers and lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this fearless cookbook, Maria shares the vibrant vegan recipes that paved her way to healing and self-acceptance. Every nutrient-packed recipe marks a milestone for Maria―follow along as she makes delicious discoveries. Mushroom and White Truffle Oil Risotto is a reminder that carbs are not the enemy, Self-Love Buddha Bowl with Baked Falafel is Maria’s go-to when she needs an energy boost and Easy Thai-Infused Coleslaw Salad represents a trip abroad that changed her whole way of thinking. Find recipes for homemade sauces and dressings, as well as naturally sweetened juices, snacks and treats to fuel your body and mind. Order at: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Vegan-Meals-Food-Friend/dp/1624145752

Also see: Maria’s Greek Lemon Garlic Sheet Pan Salmon with Potatoes at: https://www.foodbymaria.com/sheet-pan-salmon/

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