West African · easy
Suya Chicken
Nigerian street-food style grilled chicken coated in suya spice, a peanut-chili blend. Smoky, nutty, and irresistibly crunchy.
- 35 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $11.50
- Est. cost
- 340
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Halal
Parent noteUse mild paprika only and skip the cayenne. The peanut coating makes it fun for kids. Check for peanut allergies.
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Ingredients
- Chicken Breast1 1/2 lbs
- Roasted Peanuts (ground)1/2 cup
- Paprika1 tbsp
- Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
- Onion Powder1 tsp
- Garlic Powder1 tsp
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Red Onion (for serving)1 medium
Method
- 01
Mix ground peanuts, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, and salt to make suya spice.
- 02
Slice chicken breast into thin strips. Toss with oil and generously coat with suya spice.
- 03
Thread onto skewers if grilling, or lay flat on a sheet pan.
- 04
Grill over high heat 4-5 minutes per side, or broil in oven 5 minutes per side until charred.
- 05
Serve with sliced raw onion, tomato, and a squeeze of lime.
- 340
- Calories
- 36g
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 18g
- Fat
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