Grilled Suya-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Chili-Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Tender chicken skewers marinated in a smoky, spicy suya peanut rub, then grilled to perfection and served with a fiery chili-peanut dipping sauce. This African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, peanut butter, ground peanuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 3 tbsp ground peanuts
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small, finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons ground peanuts, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt to create the suya spice rub.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 pound of chicken breast cubes in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and then coat thoroughly with the suya spice rub. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
4. Step 4: Grill the chicken skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until cooked through and slightly charred on edges.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare the chili-peanut sauce by whisking together 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 finely chopped small scotch bonnet pepper, and 2 tablespoons peanut butter until smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve the hot grilled skewers with the chili-peanut sauce for dipping.