Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

Juicy Chicken Breasts Every Time

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 50m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 1h 10m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For chicken skewers:

For tzatziki sauce:

Nutritional Information

268
CALORIES
7g
FAT
11g
CARBOHYDRATES
40g
PROTEIN
98mg
CHOLESTEROL
566mg
SODIUM
Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

Recipe Description

Learn how to make juicy chicken breasts every time with this easy Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki recipe. Everybody loves grilled chicken, but cooking chicken breasts can be tricky. To avoid dry and overcooked meat, I love to cook chicken breasts on skewers. This simple method allows cooking the chicken hot and fast and ensures that your chicken breasts are tender inside and have lovely grill marks outside.

First, I marinate the chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes in a flavorful lemon-garlic and herb marinade. The acid from lemon juice and red wine vinegar helps tenderize the meat, while the salt holds in moisture. Remember to soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling if using the wooden ones. Since this dish is Greek-inspired, I love to serve it with a homemade tzatziki sauce that is really quick and easy to whip up. Just toss a fresh green salad, and you’ve got a scrumptious and healthy dinner. This recipe is delicious, accessible and works every time.

To make the Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make marinade

    1 min
    Step 1 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

    In a large bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 minced cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon coriander, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add chicken

    1 min
    Step 2 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

    Add in 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes and toss to coat well.

  3. 3

    Marinate chicken

    45 min
    Step 3 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

    Cover and let it marinate for 45 minutes to 3 hours in the refrigerator.

  4. 4

    Heat grill or grill pan

    5 min
    Step 4 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

    Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.

  5. 5

    Thread chicken

    5 min
    Step 5 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

    Meanwhile, thread the chicken onto metal or pre-soaked in water wooden skewers.

  6. 6

    Grill chicken

    20 min
    Step 6 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with TzatzikiStep 6 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with TzatzikiStep 6 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

    Brush the grates of the grill or grill pan with a little olive oil and cook the chicken skewers until nicely charred for 3-4 minutes per side.

  7. 7

    Make tzatziki sauce

    3 min
    Step 7 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with TzatzikiStep 7 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with TzatzikiStep 7 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt, juice of ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, ½ teaspoon grated garlic plus 1 teaspoon more for extra garlicky flavor if you wish, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir in 1 cup shredded or diced English cucumber and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  8. 8

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 8 - Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki

    Serve immediately with the tzatziki sauce and enjoy!

Try this yummy Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki sauce recipe tonight. It features a simple marinade and delicious homemade sauce full of Greek flavors. Made it? Let us know in the comments below!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Gabriel
August 18, 2024
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Estuve orgulloso de presentar estos skewers en nuestra cena familiar. Excelete!

Catherine
September 8, 2023
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I made these Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers for a family BBQ, and they were a hit! Everyone loved the juicy chicken and fresh tzatziki. This recipe is so simple yet impressive! I’ll definitely be making it again soon.

Gavin Green
August 29, 2023
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I tried these Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers last weekend and they were superb! The marinade made the chicken so juicy. Even my friends who usually don’t like chicken loved it. The tzatziki was a nice touch.

Zoe Anderson
July 1, 2023
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These skewers are so yum! I made them for my husband and we loved the tzatziki!

Impressive76
June 21, 2023
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Fantastic lemon chicken

Kathy82
June 16, 2023
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Superb. I made these skewers for friends last weekend and we all loved them. The marinade was so easy, I felt like a pro cooking. Thanks for sharing.

Sunny
April 4, 2023
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Delicious beyond words!

Nathan Smith
March 15, 2023
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These skewers are sooo yummy! Made them for a family BBQ and everyone loved them. The tzatziki was a perfect touch.

Laura Peterson
January 20, 2023
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Superb!

Fiona
July 15, 2022
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Amazing! I made these skewers for our family BBQ, and they disappeared in minutes. The marinade is super flavorful and made my chicken so juicy. My kids even asked for seconds, which is a win in my book! Tzatziki on the side was the perfect touch.

Bella
June 19, 2022
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I made these Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers for my friends last weekend. They loved it so much, they asked for the recipe! The marinade is simple but very tasty, and grilling them on skewers made it so easy. It reminded me of my trip to Greece, where I first tasted this dish. I will make it again soon.

Eddie
June 5, 2022
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Yo, these Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers are a game-changer! Marinating them in that lemon-garlic goodness made my grill skills shine! My kids devoured them, and the tzatziki? Total showstopper! I whipped this up for family night, and it was a hit! Gonna make it again this weekend!

Mike
October 14, 2021
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Simply amazing flavor!

Athina
September 13, 2021
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Juicy chicken skewers! Thanks!

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