Lemon-Herb Chicken Souvlaki with Tomato-Onion Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad and lemon-herb yogurt sauce. This Greek recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, lemon, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1, juiced lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add chicken cubes, toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Thread chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes total, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Whisk yogurt, remaining lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and fresh dill in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Toss cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled chicken with tomato-cucumber salad and a dollop of lemon-dill yogurt sauce.