Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Juicy chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, oregano, and garlic, grilled on skewers and served with cool cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Greek recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 medium, peeled and grated cucumber
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
• 1 clove, minced garlic clove (for sauce)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki: grate 1/2 medium peeled cucumber and squeeze out excess water with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix the grated cucumber with 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a bit of space between pieces.
4. Step 4: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the outside is lightly charred and juicy.
5. Step 5: Serve the chicken skewers hot with a generous dollop of the chilled tzatziki sauce on the side.