Lemon-Infused Greek Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Tender grilled chicken marinated in lemon and herbs, served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 82 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, fresh 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: 70 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 medium, grated and drained cucumber
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp, chopped mint leaves
4, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb chicken breast cubes and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp white vinegar, and 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
Step 3: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto 4 soaked wooden skewers evenly. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
Step 4: Grill the chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Step 5: Serve the skewers hot with a generous dollop of the chilled tzatziki sauce alongside warm pita bread or a fresh salad.