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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Olive oil, 1/4 cup; Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons; Garlic, 4 cloves, minced; Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon; Salt and pepper, To taste; Chicken breasts, 4 boneless, skinless, cut into cubes; Wooden or metal skewers; Greek yogurt, 1 cup; Cucumber, 1/2, grated and drained; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Salt and pepper, To taste; Pita bread, 4 pieces; Lemon wedges, For garnish

This dish features flavorful grilled chicken skewers accompanied by a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

4.9(549 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 24, 2025

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Chicken

For the Tzatziki Sauce

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 555 kcal
Protein: 49.2 g
Carbs: 39 g
Fat: 20.3 g
Fiber: 2.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2220 kcal
Protein: 196.7 g
Carbs: 155.8 g
Fat: 81.1 g
Fiber: 9.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive oil 1/4 cup	480	0	0	54	0
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons	8	0	2.4	0	0.2
Garlic 4 cloves, minced	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon	3	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.4
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Chicken breasts 4 boneless, skinless, cut into cubes	880	160	0	20	0
Wooden or metal skewers	0	0	0	0	0
Greek yogurt 1 cup	130	11	8	5	0
Cucumber 1/2, grated and drained	8	0.4	1.5	0	0.5
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1.2	0	0.1
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pita bread 4 pieces	680	24	136	2	8
Lemon wedges For garnish	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine marinade ingredients
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2
Coat the chicken
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and ensure they are well coated.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Tip: Marinate overnight for maximum flavor infusion.

Preparing the Tzatziki Sauce

1
Prep the cucumber
Grate the cucumber, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess water.
Tip: Use a clean cloth to squeeze the grated cucumber for a thicker tzatziki sauce.
2
Mix ingredients
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3
Chill
Chill the sauce until ready to serve.

How to Make Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Chicken
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
2
Toasting the Pita
Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side for a warm, toasty texture.
3
Serving
Arrange chicken skewers and pita on a platter, and spoon tzatziki into a small bowl for dipping. Serve immediately.