Greek Freak Camping Chicken Skewers

Carlin Frimmel (@carlin_frimmel)

Servings

4

Prep Time

140 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean/European

Category

Dinner

Her IG bio says it all: “outdoor recipes + adventure.” Carlin (@carlin_frimmel) started Camp Kitchen as a way to share inspiring recipes and cooking tips to make cooking outdoors more exciting, tasty, and accessible to all. This registered dietitian by day and avid backpacker and adventurer by weekend built this Greek-inspired chicken skewer recipe from her time spent overseas in Italy and Croatia.

 

“Flame grilled chicken is one of my favourite dishes so I knew I had to create a Greek-inspired grilled chicken. It turned out amazing!” - Carlin

 

Serve it up with rice, Greek salad, and hummus for a full camp dinner — and don’t forget to pack the skewers! For more outdoor cooking inspiration, follow Carlin here.

 

Meet the Creator

This Greek-inspired chicken skewer recipe comes from Carlin Frimmel (@carlin_frimmel), a registered dietitian and recipe creator based in Alberta, Canada, who's made a name for turning campfire cooking into something worth planning a trip around. Her IG bio says it best: "outdoor recipes + adventure" — and that's exactly what fills her feed, from backcountry dinners to fire-grilled favorites like this one. Follow along for more outdoor cooking inspiration on Instagram @carlin_frimmel.

Greek Freak Camping Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

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    • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

    • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

    • Juice from 1 lemon

    • 2 Tbsp olive oil

    • 1 tsp honey

    • 1–2 Tbsp Greek Freak seasoning blend

    • Metal skewers, or wooden skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes

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    • Pitas (warmed over the fire)

    • Greek salad

    • Hummus

    • Tzatziki

    • Rice, seasoned to taste

    Directions

    1. Combine the chicken with the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Greek Freak seasoning in a sealed container. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge or cooler for best flavor. (Greek Freak is low in sodium but has enough salt to marinate the chicken as is.)

    2. When ready to cook, thread the chicken onto metal skewers, or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Tip: don’t forget to pack the skewers!

    3. If cooking over a campfire, start your fire 30–40 minutes ahead of time so it burns down to hot coals before you begin cooking. If using a BBQ or propane grill, preheat to medium-high heat (about 400°F) instead.

    4. Place the skewers on a fire grate over the coals (or on the preheated grill) and cook for 15–20 minutes, flipping every ~5 minutes for an even char on all sides, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

    5. While the chicken cooks, prepare your sides: warm the pita, portion out the rice, and set out the Greek salad, hummus, and tzatziki.

    6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skewers and serve alongside the rice, Greek salad, pita, hummus, and tzatziki. Enjoy!
    Recipe Products
    Blend

    Greek Freak Mediterranean Seasoning

    Key Ingredients

    Nutritional Yeast Flakes, Red Pepper Chili Flake, Oregano, Tomato, Orange Peel