How To Make Nigerian Chicken Skewers (Chicken Suya Kebab)

Nigerian chicken skewers are a very popular snack. 

As the name implies, this chicken suya kebab consists of well-spiced chicken bits placed on sticks with onions and tomatoes spread between them. 

To make this delicious snack, you’ll need: 

Ingredients 

• Chicken Breast or Thigh
• Roasted Peanuts o
• Groundnut Oil or Canola Oil
• Onion Powder or Fried Onion Flakes
• Ginger Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Knorr
• Suya spice
• Salt

Method 

• Start by soaking the skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning while grilling. 
• Next, wash and chop the chicken into bite-sized bits. Season with some salt, Maggi and chicken seasoning and allow to marinate for half an hour. 
• Mix all the ingredients except the Groundnut oil in another bowl, then blend till smooth. 
• Dry the chicken pieces with a paper towel to prevent them from being soggy. Then thread them one by one onto the skewers. 
• Arrange the skewers on a roasting tray or oven rack and brush them over with oil.
• Smother the chicken with the blended paste, covering them properly. Cover the chicken properly and set aside for an hour if you’re using premixed spice. 
• Place skewered chicken in a preheated oven and grill or bake for 30 minutes or until fully done.
• While they’re in the oven, remember to turn them over from time to time to allow them to cook on all sides. 

Serve warm.