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Bringing you all some springtime vibes with these Lemon Chicken Skewers with Creamy Feta Sauce. Grilled (or roasted) spiced herb chicken, served with a honey-lemon vinaigrette and the most deliciously addicting creamy feta sauce. It doesn’t get more delicious than this grilled chicken…simple, healthy, extra colorful, super flavorful, and so delicious. A fun switch-up from the usual chicken dinner.
I am officially feeling spring in the air, and geez, I love it. Yes, we do have snow in the forecast this week, but after the sunniest spring weekend I have nothing but spring recipes on my mind and it’s exciting. Clearly, I’m feeling an odd burst of energy and I blame it all on the sunshine, it’s just refreshing.
The days of full sunshine inspired me to break out my grill pan and make these fun chicken skewers. They’re chock full of Moroccan-inspired flavors and truly the most delicious, addicting creamy feta sauce. I know this is cheesy of me to say, but I really am so excited to share these with you guys! My family loved this recipe. It’s perfect if you need something quick and easy to cook up this week.
The Inspiration
As I mentioned above, this recipe was created with Moroccan flavors in mind. But then they also have a slight Greek twist with that creamy, salty feta sauce.
Years ago I made some grilled Moroccan chicken to serve alongside my homemade naan. I remember enjoying it so much, so I did my best to recreate those flavors today! Only I added a few touches to make the recipe even better.
Let’s talk about the details
I marinate the chicken with a combination of some of my favorite spicy Moroccan flavors. It’s a combination of olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, a small pinch of cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and lots of cilantro and parsley. If you don’t love cilantro? Just use the parsley and maybe a handful of mint.
Now, when I say marinate, I really just mean toss the chicken up and let it sit while you get everything else for serving together.
I’m one of those people that never has time to marinate anything, so instead, do a quick marinade. It’s not the most ideal I suppose, but it works, and everything still comes out delicious.
While the chicken sits, I mix up a quick, lemony sun-dried tomato vinaigrette to serve over the chicken that adds that lemony touch to each bite.
Now, onto that feta sauce
As you might expect, I couldn’t share this recipe without including a sauce. You all know how it goes around here, never enough sauce. Enter this delicious feta sauce. It’s whipped feta cheese, with a bit of yogurt, lemon, and whatever herbs you have on hand…or love the most.
The salty feta creates an addicting sauce. Every spoonful is delicious, but it’s especially great over this lemon chicken.
Once you have everything all made/prepped, just grill chicken, and serve it all up! It’s worth the wait!
I served the lemon vinaigrette and chicken with fresh naan and crispy roasted potatoes. I used homemade naan, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought pita or flatbread.
I then added a very generous amount of that feta sauce, fresh herbs, and a few extra slices of lemons to top the dish off.
Super pretty, on the (very) healthy side, and so very delicious.
These skewers definitely have a little kick to them so the creamy feta sauce is the perfect touch. Everything about this meal is delish. It’s hard to beat…especially when served up with potatoes on the side…and naan. YUM.
Looking for other spring dinner recipes? Here are some of my favorites:
Sheet Pan 30 Minute Sticky Apricot Chicken
Cool Ranch Chicken “Tostadadillas” with Honey Lime Crema
Easy Vanilla Earl Grey Crème Brûlé
Lastly, if you make these Lemon Chicken Skewers with Creamy Feta Sauce, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Lemon Chicken Skewers with Creamy Feta Sauce
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 475 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons, plus 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and or parsley, chopped
- crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
- juice of 1 a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichokes
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into thirds
Feta Sauce
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh tender herbs such as dill basil or parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, the paprika, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, 3 cloves garlic, ginger, cilantro, parsley, and a pinch each of chili flakes and salt. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.2. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. In a jar, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, sun-dried tomatoes, 1 clove garlic, and a pinch each of chili flakes, salt, and pepper. 3. To make the feta. Combine the feta, yogurt, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until creamy. Stir in the herbs, paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. 4. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Take skewers and thread the chicken, artichokes, and asparagus pieces on. Grill the skewers until lightly charred and cooked through, turning them occasionally throughout cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes total. Alternately, you can roast the chicken at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes.6. Serve the chicken with the vinaigrette and feta sauce spooned over top. Top with fresh herbs and serve with naan and additional feta on the side.
This post was originally published on April 12, 2021
Hi!
I have noticed with the last few recipes I’ve printed that it prints so close to the left margin that the quantities don’t print! Is it just me?!
Hey Liz,
So sorry about this! Everything is working correctly on our end. Is there anyway to adjust this with your print options? xTieghan
Yum! Going to make this tonight. Do you have a calorie estimate? Thank you!
Hey Lisa,
Yes, it’s 369 calories per serving. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Addictive. The word is addictive. There is no such word as “addicting” and even if there was, why use it when the word “addictive” already exists?
Thanks so much for posting this out Lee! I really hope you have a better rest of your week:) xx
This looks amazing. If you roast the chicken, is it cup up into pieces, and do you include the vegetables too? Thx!
Hey Nancy,
If you want to make this recipe in the oven, I would just follow as is, bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hey Teighan 🙂 I was just wondering how to estimate your calories? This looks amazing and I really want to try but I’m on a strict calorie deficit. Do you weigh your food or jut kind of eyeball it? Thanks!
Hey Emily,
We use an online calculator, where all of the ingredients are inputted. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Such a wonderful post. Thank you so much!!
Thanks so much!!
Amazing post. Thanks for sharing this article. I really loved it.
Thanks so much Tom!
Hi! Could this be made with tofu instead of chicken?
Hey Sarah,
Sure, tofu would work well here! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
This was AMAZING. Probably one of the top 3 recipes I have ever made in my life. My 17y/o son is a super picky eater, and even said this is the only chicken he will eat. It was a little time consuming prep wise so plan ahead, but incredible payoff. I cannot wait to make this again. The flavors were really incredible. 10/10 would recommend!
Hey Alisa,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
So I screwed up and forgot to get feta, but got everything else, and … it was still a delicious hit!! The chicken is amazingly flavorful, the asparagus/artichoke combo is so tasty! Can’t wait to try it with both the yummy sauces for the full effect. Another winner T!!
Hey Caroline,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Do you think this sauce could be great with fish?
Hey Aude,
Sure, I think that would be fantastic! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
These look SO good and that feta sauce looks like it just makes it.
xo Jessica
an indigo day
Thanks so much Jessica!!
Hi! This sounds delicious and was wondering if I can use shrimp too? My husband doesn’t eat chicken or meat! I gave it 5 starts because I just KNOW it’ll taste fantastic!
Hey Danielle,
Thanks so much, sure I think shrimp would also be fantastic here! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Do you think I could Air Fry this if I have a skewer rotisserie for my Power XL Pro?
Hey Mary Jona,
I don’t see why that wouldn’t work for you! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
will be making this soon with few subs perfect for my after office meals will dm you if i make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya
Thanks so much Ramya!!