Lemon-Oregano Chicken Souvlaki with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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

Juicy chicken marinated in bright lemon juice and earthy oregano, grilled on skewers and served with a cool garlic yogurt sauce for a classic Greek entrée. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp dried oregano, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs chicken thigh pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked and edges are slightly charred.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, make the garlic yogurt sauce by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 minced garlic clove (reserve 3 from marinade), 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber. Season with salt to taste.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 pieces of pita bread in the oven at 350°F for 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: To serve, place chicken souvlaki on pita, top with slices of 1 small red onion, 1 sliced medium tomato, and spoon 2 tbsp garlic yogurt sauce over each. Fold and enjoy.