Grilled Lemon-Thyme Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

Tender chicken marinated with fresh lemon juice and thyme, grilled on skewers to perfection, served with a cool cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce for a Mediterranean-inspired feast. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 87 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3 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
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki sauce by squeezing excess water from 1/2 peeled and grated cucumber. Combine with 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp white vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has nice grill marks.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled lemon-thyme chicken skewers hot with chilled tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.