Grilled Suya-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Peanuts

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Tender chicken skewered and grilled with a smoky suya spice blend, complemented by a crunchy peanut garnish for an iconic West African street food experience. This African-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs chicken breast, suya spice mix, peanut 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 1 lb chicken breast cubes with 3 tbsp suya spice mix, 2 tbsp peanut oil, and 1 tsp salt until evenly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Thread the marinated chicken cubes evenly onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and has nice char marks.
  4. Step 4: Remove from grill and sprinkle 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts over the skewers for added texture and flavor. Serve hot.

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