Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Herb Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a zesty citrus blend and served with a refreshing herb-infused yogurt sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, orange juice, 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 1.5-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1/4 cup, fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp, fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until blended.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1.5-inch cubes into the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges have light grill marks.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, stir together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve hot grilled chicken skewers with the herb yogurt dip on the side.