Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Herb Yogurt Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender chicken skewers marinated in a bright citrus blend and served with a cooling herb-infused yogurt sauce, perfect for a healthy family meal. This mediterranean-inspired father’s day (high-protein) 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-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 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
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb of chicken breast cubes to the marinade, stirring to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
4. Step 4: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken cubes evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
5. Step 5: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
6. Step 6: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve hot with the chilled herb yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.