Lemon-Oregano Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Juicy chicken skewers marinated in lemon and oregano, grilled to perfection and served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
4 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp dried oregano
3, minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 medium, grated and drained cucumber
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tsp white vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp dried oregano, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken breast to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 3: While chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 medium grated and well-drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tsp white vinegar in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
Step 5: Grill chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until charred at edges and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 6: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot with chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping.