Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken Souvlaki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Tender chicken pieces marinated in fresh lemon juice and oregano, skewered and grilled to smoky perfection, served with a bright tzatziki dip. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs boneless 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.

Prep: 70 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced (for tzatziki)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch cubes, toss to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by mixing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and well-drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 minced garlic clove until creamy; refrigerate until serving.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
Step 4: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and has grill marks, about 10 minutes total.
Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken souvlaki hot with the chilled tzatziki sauce on the side.