Pan-Seared Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in garlic, lemon, and oregano, pan-seared until golden and served with a cool cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, finely grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for tzatziki)
• 1 clove, minced garlic clove (for tzatziki)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl. Stir and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, distributing evenly.
4. Step 4: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken skewers. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
5. Step 5: Serve the chicken skewers hot with chilled tzatziki sauce on the side.