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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 there,
I am making this for a Mother’s Day Brunch and am bringing it on Sat to cook for Sun. Is it ok to marinate the whole, done up skewer, overnight?
Thanks for ALL you do, you make my life so much EASIER!!!
I must admit I was hesitant to try this with so many flavours going on but i dove right in. WOW! i am so glad I did and so was my family. It was the most delicious new chicken recipe I have tried in years. It was amazing and literally so enjoyed by all. This dish will be a regular on our table. Thank you.
Hey Bonnie,
Awesome!! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
This was so delicious! I have now shared the recipe with several friends and have made plans to make it again. I made some slight substitutions because I didn’t have the asparagus or artichokes (used green beans and couscous) but the flavors for the feta sauce, chicken marinade and vinaigrette were on point!
Hey there,
Awesome!! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
This was okay. It’s very fussy (two sauces, blender, grilling, etc) for what should be a simple dinner. Lots of dishes!
Thanks for giving the recipe a try Marlot! xTieghan
The flavor on this chicken is out of this world. I’ll be using that marinade on EVERYTHING now.
Hey Deborah,
I am so glad this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xxTieghan
Just made this for dinner and wow- incredible flavour! I served the skewers with the whipped feta, naan and a salad and it was perfect! Will be saving this for another night!
Hey Cassandra,
Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
That was incredible.
Thanks Samm!!
Chicken pieces look larger than bite size in the photos. Can they be larger so as not to dry out?
Would love to make this soon
Hey Val,
Sure, you can make the chicken sizes to your liking. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give the recipe a try! xTieghan
A M A Z I N G!
I substituted shrimp for the chicken (pescatarians), but kept everything else the same. Quick. Delicious. The kids devoured it. Thanks!!
Hey Farah,
Happy Monday! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it! xTieghan
This was so good! I couldn’t get on board with skewering asparagus (I lost patience after about 30 seconds), but I sautéed it along side. Whole dish was so flavorful!
Hey Erin,
Awesome!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Have a great weekend:) xxTieghan
This was so delicious and flavourful. It got rave reviews!! Will definitely be making this again.
I added some red pepper to the skewers and served with roasted potatoes and salad.
Hey Courtney,
Happy Friday!! I am so excited that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you giving it a try!! xTieghan
This recipe is my favorite of everything I’ve made from half baked harvest (which is a lot!). I’ve made it 3x already within this first month. The marinade imparts so much flavor and then both sauces combine to make it just incredible. I can’t recommend this highly enough. Don’t wait to try it! The first time I made it, I also grilled shrimp and the sauces work well there too. I’ve also mixed up the vegetables and just done cubed chicken and grilled veggies. I serve with a salad and crusty bread. Though I am sure the naan would make it even better (if that’s possible!).
Hey Kara,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
This is delicious!!! The chicken is very flavorful. I didn’t think I’d like adding vinaigrette and the feta sauce to the chicken but WOW it’s amazing! My only issue was getting the feta sauce thin enough but it worked. It did take at least an hour total but I expect that to decrease the next time I make it.
Hey Alicia,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
Hi! Wondering if I can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt for the feta sauce?
Thank you!
Hey Chelsea,
Yes, sour cream will work just fine! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
Do you have any suggestions on how to not burn the skewers? It looks like you’re using wooden ones?
Every time I use wooden skewers on the grill they burn and the food falls in!
Thanks!
Hey Caroline,
It’s important to soak the skewers in water before using them. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan