Description
A quick and easy summer dinner featuring juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 medium lemons)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8–10 bamboo skewers, soaked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Peel and grate the cucumber using a box grater. Squeeze the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels until completely dry to prevent watery tzatziki.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, dried cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch chunks. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and crumbled feta.
- Add chicken chunks to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
- Thread chicken onto soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with red onion wedges and cherry tomatoes. Do not pack too tightly.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approx. 400°F) and oil the grates.
- Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and has char marks.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with the chilled tzatziki sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
Ensure the cucumber is thoroughly dried before adding to the tzatziki to maintain a creamy texture. If using chicken breasts, cut into large chunks and monitor closely to prevent drying out. For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or harissa paste to the marinade. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with 1/4 c
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: Mediterranean, Grilled Chicken, Skewers, Tzatziki, Summer Dinner, Quick Recipes, Gluten-Free, Healthy Eating