Nigerian chicken suya is a flavorful and spicy street food that’s perfect as an appetizer or main dish. The chicken is marinated in aromatic suya spice (yaji) and grilled until perfectly tender and juicy.
This homemade version brings the authentic taste of Nigerian suya to your kitchen using simple ingredients and easy baking method instead of traditional grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken drumsticks (or preferred chicken parts)
- 2-3 tablespoons suya spice (yaji)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 stock cube
- Salt to taste
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Pat dry the chicken pieces thoroughly with paper towels
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine chicken with vegetable oil, crumbled stock cube, suya spice, and salt
- Step 3: Mix well to coat chicken evenly with the seasonings
- Step 4: Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour
- Step 5: Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F
- Step 6: Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer on a baking tray
- Step 7: Bake for 30-40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and nicely browned
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Serves: 6
- Serving suggestion: Serve hot with extra suya spice, sliced onions, and tomatoes
- Storage: Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days
- Variation: Can be made with chicken breast, thighs, or wings (adjust cooking time accordingly)
- Allergy note: Contains peanuts (in suya spice)
General Nutritional Values
- Calories: 245 kcal per serving
- Protein: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 0.3g
- Fat: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
