Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with Mint Yogurt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Tender chicken skewers marinated in bright citrus juices grilled to perfection and served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce for a summer cookout. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, orange juice, lemon juice 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, cut into 1.5-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp honey
• 8 soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thigh pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl to make the mint yogurt sauce.
6. Step 6: Serve grilled chicken skewers hot with a dollop of mint yogurt on the side for dipping.