Charcoal-Grilled Spiced Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Tender lamb chunks marinated in warm spices, grilled over charcoal, served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs lamb leg, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced (for tzatziki)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb 1-inch lamb cubes and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2: While the lamb marinates, prepare the tzatziki by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat a charcoal grill to medium-high heat with hot coals. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
4. Step 4: Grill the lamb kebabs over direct heat for 3-4 minutes per side, turning carefully to get a nice char on all sides, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium.
5. Step 5: Remove kebabs from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with the chilled tzatziki sauce on the side.