CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH HOMEMADE SHAURMA SPICE AND OLIVE-FETA SALSA

A fresh new chicken seasoning paired with a vibrant olive and feta salsa — both so good, it’s hard to pick a favorite! Perfect for a flavorful Mediterranean-style meal.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min (+ marinating)

🍳 Grill Time: 10 min
🍽️ Servings: 2

Ingredients

Chicken:

500 g boneless chicken thighs (about 4 pieces)
2 tbsp Greek yogurt (10% fat)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste

Shaurma Spice Mix:

1 tbsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp ground allspice (jenjibre)
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

Olive & Feta Salsa:

50 g green olives (pitted)
50 g feta cheese (or creamy sheep cheese)
1 semi-spicy Bulgarian pepper
3 sprigs fresh parsley
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Mix the Shaurma spice ingredients; you’ll have extra—store it in a jar for future use.
Cut each chicken thigh into 3-4 pieces.
In a bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, ½ tbsp of the Shaurma spice, salt, and 3-4 tbsp water to create a fluid marinade.
Add chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
Thread 4-5 pieces of chicken per metal skewer.
Heat a grill pan over high heat for 5 minutes, no oil. Reduce heat to medium-low and place skewers spaced apart. Grill about 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then 30 seconds on each lateral side.
Remove cooked skewers and cover loosely with foil to rest.
For the salsa, chop olives into halves and thin slices. Finely dice parsley and pepper. Combine with olive oil. Crumble feta cheese and season with black pepper; mix gently.
Serve warm chicken skewers with olive-feta salsa and Lebanese flatbread.

💡 Tips

Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.
Marinating overnight intensifies flavor and tenderness.
Use creamy feta or telemea for best texture in salsa.
Serve with fresh herbs or lemon wedges for extra brightness.

🍽️ Perfect For

Mediterranean-inspired dinners
Flavor-packed BBQ meals
Casual family or friendly gatherings

📝 Final Thoughts

This recipe offers a delicious fusion of fragrant Shaurma-spiced chicken and a fresh, creamy olive-feta salsa. Together with warm flatbread, it creates a satisfying and colorful meal that’s simple to prepare and full of vibrant flavors.