Lemon-Garlic Chicken Souvlaki with Warm Pita and Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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Tender grilled chicken skewers marinated in a bright lemon-garlic sauce, served with warm pita bread and cool tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 15 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 medium, finely grated and drained cucumber
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
4 pieces pita bread

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken thighs, toss to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: While the chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki by combining 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
Step 3: Thread the marinated chicken onto 8 soaked wooden skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
Step 4: Warm 4 pita breads on the grill for 1 minute per side. Serve the chicken skewers with warm pita and chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping.