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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.
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.
Made this last night and it takes time, but it was worth it! There was SO much flavor, and my whole family is already asking me to make it again. Definitely a crowd pleaser:)
Hey Kaia,
Happy Friday! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed. I appreciate you giving it a try:) xTieghan
Holy moly this recipe was my first introduction to HBH food and WOW! Flavor, flavor, flavor!! I loved how thick the marinade was for the chicken and how delicious it smelled. The feta herb lemon yogurt sauce was beyond yummy. We only used the vinaigrette on the first serving but I think it will really help with making leftovers extra tasty and not dry. This will definitely be in our rotation – felt super special without a crazy amount of effort!!
Hi Rachel,
Happy Friday!! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Made this recipe twice now – I love it, my fiance and friends love it. So quick and easy yet so flavorful. I didn’t know how easy roasting was and that it doesn’t dry out chicken breast (although I also credit that to a great cast iron skillet and very thin chicken breast) ! This recipe inspired me to experiment roasting chicken with other new marinades as well. Thank you!
Hey Nehika,
Happy Friday!! I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
The marinades and sauces are pretty time consuming but well worth it. This had great flavor. I paired mine with a simple salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and vinaigrette dressing. Excellent meal for a hot day!
Hey Randi,
Awesome! I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xxTieghan
So good!!! I am allergic to cilantro, so I just used fresh parsley. I quadrupled the recipe because I was cooking for lots of people! Everyone loved it!!
Hey Brenda,
Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a wonderful week:) xTieghan
Huge hit with the family and guests. I had to skip the asparagus because they kept snapping so I just served them separately, and I only did the feta sauce because the marinade made everything very flavourful.
Hey Magda,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for trying it out! Have a great Tuesday! xxTieghan
Made this a while ago and it was wonderful. Quick question- are the artichokes the kind that are marinated in oil or something else? Also, if I wanted to leave the chicken pieces whole instead of bite size, would that change the recipe at all? I’m serving 11 people, so I’m just trying to make things easier. Figured I could cook the pieces and then slice afterwards.
Hey Val,
I really appreciate you giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Yes, I used jarred artichokes. You would probably need to just cook the chicken for longer if you leave it whole. xxTieghan
Love the flavors of this recipe and that it’s on the healthy side! My whole family was a fan and it’s been added to recipe book to make time and time again!
Hey Britni,
Happy Wednesday! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for making it:) xTieghan
Made this last night and it was so, so good!! The sauces were perfect for the seasoning blend on the chicken and so worth the little bit of extra time. We will definitely be adding this one to our dinner rotation. ?
Hey Cheryl,
Happy Wednesday! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for making it:) xTieghan
I was VERY suspicious that this combination of spices would work. It was fantastic! A complete meal with some roast potatoes
Hey there,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
This was an amazing recipe!! Fairly easy and is definitely going to be one of our go-to’s!
Hey Katie,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a wonderful day:) xTieghan
This was so flavourful I get cravings for it. A little extra work making two sauces but they make the dish. Highly recommend this for a company dinner or even just to treat yourself. I am just nee to Baked Harvest but already can see I will be trying many more of your recipes.
Hey Jocelyn,
Happy Weekend! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
One of the best dinners i’ve had in a long time. The cinnamon in the marinade, and the grilled lemons …. mm. This will be a regular in the dinner rotation!
Hey Christine,
Fantastic! I am thrilled you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have a great week:) xTieghan
OMG! We ate this tonight and we loved it!!! The flavors are delicious! Thank you for this fantastic recipe :))
Hey Helen,
Wonderful!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am so glad that it was enjoyed! ☀️xTieghan
Absolutely blown away! Best chicken recipe…ever. Best sauce….ever. While devouring our dinner we were discussing all the people that we need to invite over in order to share this meal with them. The best part….my daughter couldn’t stop eating it!
We made it with boneless skinless thighs and grilled it on slim, non stick skewers. Also used trader joe’s marinated artichokes. So easy, so flavorful. Can’t wait to make more.
Thank you for this amazing recipe! The combination of herbs and spices is bar none. Keep on doin’ what you’re doin’!!!
Hey there,
Awesome! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
I made this tonight using our gas grill. The marinade was so flavorful, chicken tender, vinaigrette was delicious with sun dried tomatoes & feta sauce too! A keeper recipe for me. I gave your book to my son who lives in CO. We all love your recipes.
Hey Judie,
Awesome!! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan