Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in bright lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, served with a cool and creamy cucumber tzatziki sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, lemon juice, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, peeled and grated cucumber
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 clove, minced garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 pounds cubed chicken breast, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken cubes evenly onto the skewers.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until cooked through and slightly charred at the edges.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated peeled cucumber (squeezed of excess water), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Stir until combined.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot with a dollop of the cucumber tzatziki sauce on the side.