Suya Spiced Chicken Skewers with Peanuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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Juicy chicken skewers marinated in fiery suya spice, grilled to perfection, and served with a crunchy peanut dip. This Nigerian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breast, suya spice mix, ground peanuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, 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: 35 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Nigerian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast
2 tbsp suya spice mix
1/2 cup ground peanuts
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Trim chicken of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in a bowl and add suya spice mix, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Thread chicken cubes onto soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with onion pieces.
Step 3: Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and edges are charred.
Step 4: While chicken grills, blend ground peanuts, diced onion, cilantro, and 2 tbsp water in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Serve grilled chicken skewers hot with the peanut dip on the side.