Sautéed Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Juicy chicken breast pieces marinated in lemon and herbs, pan-sautéed and served with a cool cucumber yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 47 minutes, pairs chicken breast, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 chicken breast
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, finely grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb cubed chicken breast, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss well and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While chicken marinates, prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp white vinegar, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken pieces in a single layer and sauté for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through with no pink inside.
4. Step 4: Serve the sautéed chicken hot with chilled tzatziki sauce on the side and warm pita bread if desired.