Sautéed Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Lemon Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Tender marinated chicken skewers grilled and served with creamy tzatziki sauce and roasted lemon-infused potatoes. This Greek recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 85 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 small, grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb, peeled and quartered potatoes
• 4 cups water
• 4 lemon slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a roasting pan, toss 1 lb peeled and quartered potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 4 lemon slices. Add 4 cups water to the pan, cover with foil, and roast for 40 minutes until tender and edges begin to crisp.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
4. Step 4: For the tzatziki, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 small grated and drained cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Stir well and chill until serving.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken souvlaki with lemon potatoes and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.