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chicken suya served on a plate.
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Chicken Suya Recipe

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
Keyword: chicken suya, Nigerian chicken suya, suya chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 245kcal
Author: K's Cuisine

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

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 196mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg