SKEWER INGREDIENTS

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast (cut into bitesized cubes)

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut in to bitesized cubes)

1/2 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 bunch of fresh cilantro, about 1/2 cup chopped

1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, about 1/2 cup chopped

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Juice of 4 lemons

1/4 cup of honey

1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped)

Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

2 packages of grilled, marinated artichokes (marinated jarred artichokes work well too)

1 bunch of asparagus (look for thicker stalks)

1 bunch of chives (look for fatter chives)

WHIPPED FETA INGREDIENTS

6 oz feta cheese

1/4 cup plain greek yogurt

Juice of one lemon

1 tablespoon fresh dill

1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 minced shallot

CHICKEN DIRECTIONS

In a medium sized bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, cilantro, parsley, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, lemon juice, honey, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Cut all chicken into bitesized cubes and place into a ziploc bag or large bowl.

Pour marinade ingredients over chicken and toss to combine. Allow to marinade in the refrigerator for a minimum of 8 hours. But, it's really better if you can do it overnight.

TIP: Soak 10-15 wooden skewers in water overnight so they won't burn on the grill.

To assemble the skewers: Add a piece of the marinated chicken, one marinated/grilled artichoke heart, another piece of chicken, asparagus spear, chicken, chive...and repeat until your skewer is packed with goodness.

Add all skewers to a hot grill and rotate until charred and internal temp reaches 160. Tip: I like to undercook slightly (maybe 155), remove from grill, and top with tight tinfoil to rest. Chicken will continue to cook slightly under the foil and will be tender and juicy when ready to serve.

WHIPPED FETA DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and feta looks slightly whipped.

Serve chicken skewers alongside whipped feta for dipping.

Enjoy!