Tonight's dinner
Nigerian Suya Chicken with Peanut Slaw
Spiced chicken skewers and crisp peanut cabbage slaw deliver a smoky, bright dinner.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/3 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, finely ground
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Lime wedges, for serving
Steps
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes if using. Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Mix ground peanuts, paprika, cayenne, ginger, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat the chicken in the spice mixture and thread onto skewers.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly charred and it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Whisk remaining oil, lime juice, honey, and remaining salt in a large bowl.
- Toss cabbage and carrot with the dressing just before serving.
- Serve the chicken skewers over the slaw with lime wedges.
Allergen note: Contains peanuts.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.