Grilled Spiced Nigerian Suya Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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Tender chicken skewers marinated in a fiery, aromatic Nigerian suya spice blend, grilled to smoky perfection and served with cooling cucumber slices. This African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, vegetable oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 African cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp suya spice mix (ground peanuts, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
4 lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs chicken breast cubes with 3 tbsp suya spice mix, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.
Step 3: Grill the chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and has charred edges.
Step 4: Serve immediately with thinly sliced 1 medium cucumber and 4 lemon wedges for squeezing over the skewers.