Grilled Suya-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Peanut Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

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Tender chicken skewers coated in a spicy suya-inspired peanut spice blend and served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce. This African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, peanut butter (smooth, unsweetened), vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 African cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth, unsweetened)
2 tbsp suya spice mix (ground peanuts, cayenne, ginger, garlic powder)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp water
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tbsp suya spice mix, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Add 1 lb cubed chicken breast and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, distributing pieces evenly.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through and has char marks.
Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until a smooth, creamy dipping sauce forms.
Step 5: Serve the hot chicken skewers with the peanut dip on the side for dipping.