Suya-Spiced Grilled Chicken Skewers with Cucumber-Onion Salad

Suya is one of West Africa's most beloved street foods, and this version keeps all of its smoky, peanut-spiced character while staying easy to make at home on a grill pan or outdoor grill. Lean chicken breast soaks up a bold rub of ground peanuts, ginger, and paprika before it's threaded onto skewers and cooked until lightly charred.

This recipe works well for a calorie-conscious eating pattern because the chicken breast is naturally lean, and the crisp cucumber-onion-tomato salad adds volume, crunch, and vitamins without piling on extra calories. The small amount of ground peanuts contributes flavor and a bit of healthy fat rather than a heavy sauce, so you get real satisfaction from the protein and spice instead of empty calories.

Serve it straight off the skewer with the salad on the side for a light, high-protein dinner that still feels like a treat.