“Mesmerizing Nigerian Paleo Chicken Suya Skewers with Cilantro-Lime Dipping Sauce”

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

• 1. Boneless chicken breast
• 2 lbs, cut into bite
• sized cubes 2. Suya Spice Blend (see below) 3. Cilantro
• Lime Dipping Sauce (see below) 4. Fresh cilantro leaves
• For garnish 5. Lime wedges
• For garnish Suya Spice Blend: 1. Ground peanuts
• 1 cup 2. Smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp 3. Black pepper
• 1 tbsp 4. Ground cumin
• 1 tbsp 5. Dried thyme
• 1 tbsp 6. Ground ginger
• 1 tsp 7. Salt
• 1/2 tsp 8. Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp Cilantro
• Lime Dipping Sauce: 1. Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup, packed 2. Lime juice
• 1/4 cup 3. Olive oil
• 1/2 cup 4. Garlic cloves
• 2, minced 5. Salt
• To taste 6. Black pepper
• To taste 7. Water
• As needed to thin out the sauce

Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend all ingredients for Suya Spice Blend until it forms a fine powder.
2. Rub the chicken cubes with the Suya Spice Blend and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill or broiler to high heat. Thread the spiced chicken onto skewers, ensuring even spacing between each piece.
4. Grill or broil the skewers until the chicken is cooked through and has a slightly charred exterior, around 8 10 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
5. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce by blending all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. To serve, place the skewers on a platter and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfecting this recipe lies in the balance of flavors and textures, so don't be afraid to adjust the spices as needed to suit your personal preference.

Notes

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.