Grilled Citrus-Honey Chicken Skewers with Ginger-Mint Yogurt

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

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a bright citrus-honey blend, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing ginger-mint yogurt dip. This Mediterranean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, honey 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 thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (for dip)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: While the chicken marinates, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, and 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small bowl; mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot with the chilled ginger-mint yogurt dip on the side.