Pan-Seared Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Juicy marinated chicken skewers pan-seared and served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breast, extra virgin 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.

Ingredients

• 1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, finely grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 pound 1-inch cubed chicken breast, toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated and drained cucumber, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
3. Step 3: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers if desired, then place them in the skillet.
4. Step 4: Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning to sear all sides evenly.
5. Step 5: Remove chicken from heat and serve immediately with a generous dollop of the prepared tzatziki sauce.