Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Tender grilled chicken skewers marinated in lemon and herbs, served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki for a bright Mediterranean meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and grated
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 clove minced fresh garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb cubed chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki by straining excess water from 1/2 cup grated cucumber, then mixing it with 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp white vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove. Chill until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and charred at edges. Serve hot with chilled tzatziki sauce.