Look, it might be snowing here (and freezing), but I don’t think this weather is normal for the rest of you. May is usually filled with days that get progressively warmer. The sun stays up longer, and we all want to spend time outside. Soon enough, spring weather will arrive, and I’ll be prepared with plenty of fun recipes to celebrate! I’ve been excited to share this recipe all month long. I wanted to wait until the week before Mother’s Day because these Greek-inspired chicken skewers are perfect for grilling up this weekend to celebrate Mom!
This is the time of year when I start making a lot of Mexican and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The Tzatziki sauce comes out frequently, and I even begin to use the grill—or my grill pan, at the very least! I wanted to share a Greek grilled chicken served with plenty of Tzatziki sauce, which we all love. I was trying to think of something new and different, and then it hit me that a Greek chicken skewer could be so delicious, especially with Tzatziki and some garlicky tahini too. But then, I needed to add a side – feta fries, of course!
OK, these are the details
Step 1: marinate the chicken This is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, shallots, garlic, dried oregano, chipotle chili powder, honey, lemon, and harissa sauce. Mix it all in a bowl and add the chicken. At this point, and if time allows, you can refrigerate the chicken for a day or two before grilling. The longer it sits, the more intense its flavor will become.
Step 2: thread the chicken onto the skewers Now, the fun part. Take the seasoned chicken and thread each piece one after another onto metal or wooden skewers. Bake the chicken on a sheet pan until cooked through are charred. Alternately, you can heat your grill and cook each skewer until light grill marks appear. Nothing too fancy!
Step 3: make the fries While the skewers are cooking, bake the feta fries. All I do for my fries is cut russet potatoes into matchstick-size pieces, then toss with olive oil, garlic powder, cayenne, and sea salt. Then bake them up until crispy.
Step 4: the herbs/garlic/feta While the fries are cooking, mix a big handful of fresh herbs. I use dill and basil, with lemon zest and grated garlic. Mix in sesame seeds and crumbled feta cheese. As soon as the fries are done cooking, toss them while hot with the herby feta cheese mix. Step 5: for serving By now, the chicken skewers should be cooked. Serve the skewers topped with Tzatziki sauce and garlicky tahini sauce (you can use something from the store or my homemade recipe, which is in the notes section). Then there are the feta fries on the side. I love the fries with ketchup and tahini for a double dip—SO YUMMY! The leftovers are perfect for the next day’s lunch! The sauce will last all week and can be used in multiple recipes.
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites: Pot Roast Gyros Chicken Tzatziki Bowls Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes 30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki Lastly, if you make these Chicken Tzatziki Skewers with Feta Fries, 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!
