Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Tahini Sauce

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

Tender grilled chicken skewers marinated in bright citrus and garlic, served with a creamy tahini dipping sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (high protein, gluten free), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small, minced garlic clove
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces to the marinade, tossing well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken pieces evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are lightly charred.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare tahini sauce by whisking 1/3 cup tahini with 3 tbsp water, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
6. Step 6: Serve grilled chicken skewers hot with tahini sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.