Grilled Citrus-Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Juicy lamb cubes marinated in a bright citrus blend and grilled to perfection, served alongside cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lamb leg, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 lamb leg, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs lamb leg cubes and toss well to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated and drained cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving slight space between pieces.
4. Step 4: Grill the lamb kebabs for 8-10 minutes total, turning every 2-3 minutes until the lamb is cooked to medium-rare and has nice grill marks.
5. Step 5: Serve the hot lamb kebabs with chilled tzatziki sauce alongside for dipping.