Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

Tender skewers of marinated chicken infused with fresh lemon and oregano, served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, fresh 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 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 4 pieces pita bread

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat, then marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: While chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and well-drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp white vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 pieces of pita bread on the grill for 1 minute per side. Serve chicken skewers atop warm pita with a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.