Description
These Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers are marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to juicy perfection. Served with a creamy, tangy homemade tzatziki sauce, they bring the fresh, bold flavors of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Wooden skewers, soaked for 30 minutes
Optional: sliced bell peppers, onions, zucchini for skewering
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
1–2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
Prepare Skewers: Thread marinated chicken and optional veggies onto soaked wooden skewers.
Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400–450°F). Oil the grates. Grill the skewers 6–8 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
To make Tzatziki, mix grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and dill/mint in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.
Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice. Serve with tzatziki, warm pita, or salad.
Notes
Don’t marinate for more than 6 hours for the best flavor to avoid a mushy texture.
Use metal skewers for easier grilling.
Tzatziki can be made 1 day ahead for a deeper flavor.
Add crumbled feta or fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek lemon chicken, chicken skewers, tzatziki sauce, grilled chicken, Mediterranean recipe, healthy grilling, summer BBQ