Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Zesty Herb Yogurt

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Tender chicken pieces marinated in bright citrus and herbs, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing yogurt dip. This mediterranean-inspired father’s day ready in about 87 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 320 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

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1/2 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp honey
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs of 1-inch cubed chicken breast to the marinade, tossing to coat all pieces evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt dip by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp honey. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
4. Step 4: Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers.
5. Step 5: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning carefully until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
6. Step 6: Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve the skewers hot alongside the zesty herb yogurt dip for dipping.