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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
This made for a great Sunday dinner! The chicken was especially flavorful.
Hey Jennifer,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Super yummy! I little finicky but worth it! The feta sauce is amazing!
Hey Meg,
Happy Friday! I’m so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xTieghan
I made this last night for my daughter’s middle school graduation. The marinade along with both sauces makes for a wonderfully balanced flavor explosion! It was a hit for the entire family. I swapped chicken thighs for breasts for even more flavor. Brussel sprouts halved in place of asparagus too. Soooo tasty! Served with the crispy salt & vinegar potatoes. Great recipe, and it has been requested that it goes into the regular rotation. But the time commitment for the recipe is way bigger than the estimated 40 minutes. This seems to be the issue with most HBH recipes though.
Hey Tracy,
I am so so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and I appreciate you giving it a try!! Sorry this took you longer than expected!! xxTieghan
Made this with swordfish instead of chicken for a couple pescatarians – it was AMAZING! The vinaigrette, feta/yogurt sauce and marinade all worked so well together. Might be my favorite HBH recipe to date – will be cooking again!
Hey Nicole,
Awesome! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed and I really appreciate you giving it a try! Have the best week:) xTieghan
Followed the recipe exactly (well, I doubled it – teenage boys ?) and it is a winner. Served with roasted potatoes and a Greek salad. Adding it to my meal rotation. Thx!
Hey Amy,
Awesome! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed and I really appreciate you giving it a try! Have the best week:) xTieghan
I’ve made this recipe twice this month, and it’s Everything! The spices and sauces are creative and delicious!
Hey Diane,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Have a great Sunday:) xTieghan
Truly delicious – and easy. I made a few tweaks – left out the sundried tomatoes, cut back a little on the cayenne/red pepper, and just skewered onions along with the chicken – but this was so flavorful. The vinaigrette adds a really nice sweetness and the the combo of the chicken/marinade and the feta sauce is so yummy. I ate way too much – couldn’t stop. I might add some chopped cucumbers to the feta sauce next time – and more herbs. Will definitely make this again!
Hey Susanne,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Have a great Sunday:) xTieghan
Our family will be making this one again! I think we decided we could do without the vinagrette – but it is lovely on it’s own, just didn’t feel it added much. LOVED the feta sauce. Served with roasted potatoes and naan as suggested. Amazing flavors. We were still discussing how lovely it was a few hours after dinner.
Hey Nikki,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Have a great Sunday:) xTieghan
Made this recipe for dinner tonight! It was so good! We put the chicken and veggies over mixed greens and used the vinaigrette and feta as dressing.
Hey Emily,
Awesome!! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it. Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
So good!!
Thanks so much Lauren!! xTieghan
We absolutely love this recipe. I love HBH’s marinades and dressings but they’re often time consuming to make, so I used Newman’s Own Family Italian dressing for both the marinade and the dressing, then followed all the other directions to a T. I did both skewers and a sheet pan and thought the sheet pan was easier and tasted just as good. Delicious and fast if you use a premade marinade.
Hey Abby,
Happy Friday! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xTieghan
I made this tonight for dinner and it was great. I made your garlic naan recipe to go with it.
Hey there,
Fantastic! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
I liked this recipe a lot but had trouble skewering the asparagus…looking through comments, doesn’t look like others did…any tips?
Hey Robin,
Fantastic! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! A thicker asparagus might be easier to skewer. xTieghan
I LOVE THIS RECIPE! It tastes so good!!! I do think it’s more around 4 servings instead of 6, I’m not an unusually big eater but needed a bit more to eat.
Hey Sarah,
Fantastic! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This hit all the spots. Just make it for a nice sunny Sunday dinner – you won’t regret it!
Hey Stephanie,
Happy Monday! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed!! xTieghan