Char-Grilled Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Tender cubes of marinated lamb grilled over high heat, served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs lamb leg, cut into 1-inch cubes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 lb lamb leg, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (full fat)
• 1/2 cup English cucumber, finely grated and drained
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced (for tzatziki)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt (for tzatziki)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Add 1 lb 1-inch lamb leg cubes and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by mixing 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup finely grated and drained English cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. Thread marinated lamb cubes onto skewers, leaving a bit of space between pieces.
4. Step 4: Grill the lamb skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred on the outside and medium-rare to medium inside.
5. Step 5: Remove skewers and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping.