Grilled Za’atar Chicken Skewers with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Juicy chicken marinated in fragrant za’atar and grilled to perfection, served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce for dipping. This Lebanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs olive oil, za’atar spice blend, lemon juice 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 Lebanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp za’atar spice blend
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
8 skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp za’atar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs chicken thigh pieces and toss well to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh lemon zest, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves in a small bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate until serving.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto 8 soaked skewers, dividing evenly.
Step 4: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until cooked through and nicely charred at the edges.
Step 5: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 3 minutes. Serve hot with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.