Description
Tender grilled chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs. Served with cool, creamy tzatziki. This Greek favorite is full of fresh flavor and super easy to make. Perfect for summer meals, barbecues, or light family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers:
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1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh)
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Wooden or metal skewers
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
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1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or white vinegar)
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1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt to taste
Instructions
For the Chicken Skewers:
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1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh)
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Wooden or metal skewers
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
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1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or white vinegar)
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1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt to taste
Notes
Don’t skip resting time after grilling—it keeps the chicken juicy.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt in tzatziki.
Can also cook chicken in the oven, air fryer, or grill pan.
Store leftover tzatziki in fridge (up to 3 days). Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 15M
- Cook Time: 15M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek