Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in lemon and garlic, served with a cool, creamy cucumber yogurt dip perfect for outdoor gatherings. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, lemon juice, olive oil 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 1.5-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup, grated and excess water squeezed out cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs cut boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki dip by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated cucumber (water squeezed out), 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
4. Step 4: Thread marinated chicken pieces evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
5. Step 5: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are nicely charred.
6. Step 6: Serve the hot chicken skewers alongside chilled tzatziki dip for dipping.