Frozen Herb-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Citrus Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Tender chicken skewers marinated in fresh herbs and lemon, grilled to perfection and served with a tangy citrus yogurt dipping sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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 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, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp chopped mint, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely charred.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tsp honey until smooth.
5. Step 5: Serve the hot chicken skewers with the chilled citrus yogurt dip on the side for dipping.