Grilled Citrus-Herb Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Tender chicken marinated in bright citrus and fresh herbs, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling cucumber tzatziki sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs chicken breast, 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 chicken breast
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup, grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tsp, chopped dill
• 1/2 tsp for tzatziki lemon zest
• 1 small, minced for tzatziki garlic clove
• 1/4 tsp for tzatziki salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped oregano, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb cubed chicken breast and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and drained cucumber, 1 tsp chopped dill, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
4. Step 4: Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the edges are slightly charred and juicy.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot with chilled tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.