Grilled Suya-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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Tender chicken marinated in a fiery Nigerian suya spice blend, grilled to perfection and served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce. This African-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs chicken breast, suya spice mix, 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: 12 min Serves 4 African cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
2 tbsp (ground peanuts, cayenne, paprika, ginger, garlic powder) suya spice mix
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
8, soaked in water 30 minutes wooden skewers
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb chicken breast cubes with 2 tbsp suya spice mix, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1 tsp salt. Toss thoroughly to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, distributing evenly.
Step 3: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until charred at edges and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: While chicken grills, whisk together 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
Step 5: Serve the hot grilled suya chicken skewers with the creamy peanut dipping sauce on the side for dipping.