Name: Sheet Pan Chicken Kebabs with Lemon Tahini Sauce and Feta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Cooked rice; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 small white onion, very finely minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for greasing the pan); 1/2 cucumber, diced; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup tahini; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons cold water (plus more as needed); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and black pepper to taste

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Introduction

These Sheet Pan Chicken Kebabs with Lemon Tahini Sauce and Feta Salad make for a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner. Ground chicken is seasoned with warm spices, baked to perfection, and served alongside a fresh veggie salad and creamy tahini sauce. It’s a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired meal that comes together on one pan.

A white bowl holds a layered dish starting with a base of fluffy white rice, sprinkled lightly with green herbs and some seasoning flakes. On top, there is a piece of grilled fish cut into several small squares, showing a crispy brown texture with grill marks and covered with a creamy, light beige sauce speckled with black pepper and chopped green herbs. Next to the fish is a colorful salad made of bright red halved cherry tomatoes, light green cucumber cubes, finely sliced purple onions, and crumbled white cheese, all mixed with green herbs. A lemon wedge with a yellow rind rests on the edge of the rice. The whole bowl sits on a white marbled-textured surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Cooked rice, for serving
For the Chicken Kebabs:

1 pound ground chicken
1 small white onion, very finely minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil (for greasing the pan)

For the Fresh Vegetable Salad:

1/2 cucumber, diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Lemon Tahini Sauce:

1/2 cup tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons cold water (plus more as needed)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, finely minced white onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, garam masala, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 3: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a sheet pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Evenly press the chicken mixture onto the greased sheet pan, shaping it into a flat rectangle. Lightly score the top of the chicken mixture into kebab-sized rectangles using a knife, which will make slicing easier after baking.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, broil for 2–3 minutes until the top is lightly browned and cooked through. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Step 6: While the chicken cooks, prepare the fresh vegetable salad by mixing diced cucumber, Roma tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 7: For the lemon tahini sauce, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, cold water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add more water as needed to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
Step 8: Once the chicken is done, slice along the scored lines to separate the kebabs. Serve the chicken kebabs over the cooked rice topped with the fresh vegetable salad and a generous drizzle of lemon tahini sauce.

Tips & Variations

If the onions release too much moisture, press them lightly with paper towels before mixing to avoid soggy kebabs.
Add water gradually when making the tahini sauce to get the perfect creamy texture without it becoming too thin.
For extra flavor, serve with warm pita bread or a side of hummus.
Store the chicken, salad, and sauce separately to maintain freshness if preparing in advance.

Storage

Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the chicken kebabs, fresh vegetable salad, and lemon tahini sauce separate to preserve texture and flavor. Reheat the chicken kebabs gently in the oven or microwave before serving; add fresh sauce after reheating.

How to Serve

The dish is served in a white bowl with a base layer of fluffy white rice sprinkled lightly with green herbs. On top sits a golden-brown grilled piece of fish cut into squares, drizzled with a creamy light beige sauce and garnished with chopped green herbs. Next to the fish is a fresh salad made of chopped green cucumbers, halved red cherry tomatoes, thin slices of purple onion, and crumbled white cheese, all mixed with green herbs. A bright yellow wedge of lemon rests at the edge of the bowl. The photo is taken close-up with warm natural lighting, sitting on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other ground meats instead of chicken?

Yes, ground turkey or lamb are great alternatives. Adjust cooking times as needed based on meat type and thickness.

How spicy are these kebabs?

They have a mild to moderate heat level from chili powder and red pepper flakes, but you can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to make it milder or spicier according to your preference.