Grilled Za’atar Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

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Juicy chicken skewers marinated in fragrant za’atar and lemon, grilled to perfection, served alongside a cooling cucumber tzatziki sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs za’atar spice blend, 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp za’atar, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb chicken thigh pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup finely grated and drained cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp fresh lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp olive oil in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
  5. Step 5: Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are slightly charred.
  6. Step 6: Serve the hot skewers with chilled tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.

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