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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.
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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.
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
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.
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Wife, 14 year-old son and in really liked it. We cooked them on a gas grill. W e didn’t use asparagus because they were too skinny to stay on the skewers. Next time we might add peppers.and/or onions. Thanks so much!
Hey Andy,
Awesome! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xTieghan
This was delicious! Flavors were amazing!!
Hey Leslie,
Awesome! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xTieghan
delish! super flavorful, everyone loved it
Hey there,
Awesome! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xTieghan
Sounds brilliant, can I cook it over charcoal? Thanks great ideas
Hey Maria,
Absolutely!! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made this for dinner and my husband said he felt like
He was having a meal at a restaurant! Can’t wait to make it again!
Hey there,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend!! xxTieghan
This was delicious! My whole family enjoyed!
Hey Lindsay,
Fantastic! I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a go! Happy Friday:) xTieghan
It was really good and not too hard to make. The feta dipping sauce is a must. It was too cold to BBQ so I roasted it in the oven, and it turned out great. It pairs great with potatoes, rice, even pasta!
Hey Sarah,
Thanks so much! I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xTieghan
This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it. How many people does it serve? I seem to have missed that in the recipe.
Thanks
Thanks Kathy! This recipe makes 6 servings. Please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Absolutely delish! swapped the Red Wine Vinegar with balsamic and having this now – a definitely improved worked Tuesday lunch!
Hey Sandra,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! xxTieghan
Hey Tieghan,
LOVE this recipe! I’m so excited for spring recipes and this recipe is great example of that.
It’s obvious why Half Baked Harvest is one of the top blogs, you’re food photography is stunning, website speed and overal clean looking design is inspiring as a fellow recipe blogger.
I hope I’m not a pain in asking which camera lens you use? Your photos are crystal clear!
Stay awesome,
Devan from Braised & Deglazed
Hey Devan,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! I use a canon 5d mark iv and switch up the lenses based on the shot I am trying to get. xxTieghan
A feast! Very simple to make. Vinaigrette makes it sensational. My friends ate every bit of it.
I used chicken thighs instead of breast & used the oven (though it was easier but can be mistaking) instead of grilling.
Renee
Hey Renee,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! xxTieghan
I made this for dinner tonight and I just had to come here & tell you this was next-level good! As always, the accompanying condiments were phenomenal. Thanks for anothe great recipe!!
Hey Lauren,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! xxTieghan
Made this today and was blown away! The sauces make the dish. Delicious!
Hey Thais,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! xxTieghan
Delicious flavor combination. The spices really make this recipe and the feta sauce is a nice balance on the chicken. Easy to assemble and with various cooking options It’s adaptable to the method of your choice. I roasted in the oven which allowed for time to entertain my diner guests without too much focus on the cooking process. Would make again.
Hey Karen,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am it was enjoyed! xTieghan
I don’t know how you do it, but your recipes are always a hit. I made these for a dinner party (ok, there were only 4 of us and we are fully vaccinated), but still, it was our first dinner party in 14 months. The sauces were delish. I was a bit skeptical of the pairing of the vinegar smashed potatoes, but, oh my … they were perfect! Also made your melon, prosciutto, burrata salad to go with it. It all worked so well together. Your blog and cookbooks are my favorite. Oh, yes, also made your lemon tart for dessert. So quick and easy. Thank you!!
Hey Swede,
Fantastic! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am it was enjoyed! xTieghan