Char-Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Juicy marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
• 1 cup, full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, grated and squeezed dry cucumber
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki sauce by combining 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 medium grated cucumber squeezed dry, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
5. Step 5: Serve hot chicken souvlaki with chilled tzatziki sauce alongside warm pita bread or salad.