Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Juicy chicken pieces marinated in fresh lemon juice and oregano, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing yogurt-cucumber tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes chicken breast
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 medium, grated and drained cucumber
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tsp lemon zest
1 small, minced garlic clove
1 tsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp dried oregano, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken breast and toss to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp olive oil. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and charred slightly at edges.
Step 5: Serve hot with chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping.