Ginger-Turmeric Suya Chicken Skewers with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Peanut-spiced suya chicken skewers brightened with ginger and turmeric, served with a cooling mango-avocado salsa for a fusion plate.
Suya spice is traditionally built around ground peanuts, ginger, and a peppery kick, and this version leans further into that anti-inflammatory direction by adding turmeric to the rub before the chicken hits the grill. Skewered and charred, it gets a cooling counterpoint from a quick mango-avocado salsa spooned on top.
The rub brings together ginger and turmeric with roasted peanuts, which contribute healthy fats and a nutty crunch, while lean chicken breast keeps the dish high in protein without excess saturated fat. Mango adds vitamin C and natural sweetness, and avocado layers in more of the good fats that round out an anti-inflammatory plate.
These skewers are equally at home as a light dinner or a shareable snack platter, and the salsa comes together in the time it takes the grill to heat.
Ingredients
Most ingredients here are everyday market staples across West Africa. A handful of specialty items may be easiest to find at a local open-air market or an African grocery store if you're elsewhere.
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