Easy chicken suya recipe. This Nigerian suya chicken is spicy, tender, juicy, and bursting with flavors. It's a delicious protein dish that is a popular Nigerian street food and can be served as an appetizer, or main dish.
Hello all, You'll love today's recipe. I made some last week and took pictures for the blog but before I could upload the recipe, I made another batch just days ago. I like the new pictures better than the previous ones so I am using those for this post.
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Ingredients
Chicken parts - I used drumsticks but you can use chicken breast, thighs, or any other part.
Suya spice- This is also known as Yaji. It is made with peanuts, ginger, and some other spices. I used my K's Cuisine suya spice. Here's a good homemade suya spice recipe.
Vegetable Oil
Stock cube
Salt
Step by Step Instructions
Here's a step by step directions on how to make chicken suya:
1) Put the chicken in a bowl and pat dry.
2) Add vegetable oil, stock cubes, suya spice, and salt.
3) Mix well and cover with cling film. Leave in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour.
4) Arrange the seasoned chicken in a baking tray or dish.
5) Bake in the oven at 200C/400F for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.
Enjoy Chicken suya served with more Yaji, onions, and tomatoes or with any side of your choice.
Related: Chicken suya stir fry, Nigerian beef suya
What To Serve With
Sliced Onions
Tomatoes
More Chicken Recipes
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First published May 19, 2016. Republished, December 2023
Chicken Suya Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken
- 2-3 tablespoons Suya spice
- 1 stock cube
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Put chicken in a bowl and pat dry.
- Add vegetable oil, stock cubes, suya spice, and salt.
- Mix well and cover with cling film. Leave in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in a baking tray or dish, and bake in the oven at 200C/400F for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with more Yaji, onions and tomatoes.
Notes
- Serve with more suya spice.
- Suya spice is also known as Yaji.
- If you use any other chicken part, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
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Love,
K
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Thanks dear. Please how can i prepare chicken soup with vegetables.