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Chicken Suya Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Nigeria, Suya is a popular street food made from skewered and spiced meat, often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations. The Chicken Suya Salad combines this beloved flavor with fresh vegetables, creating a vibrant dish that reflects the country's culinary diversity. Today, variations of Suya can be found in many parts of West Africa and beyond, often adapted to local tastes and ingredients.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup corn
1 cup cucumber
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup tomatoes
1 green chili pepper, sliced
1 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup green onions, sliced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

suya spice mix

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blends can be healthier and more affordable.

peanut dressing

🥗Healthier: tahini dressing

💰Cheaper: yogurt dressing

Tahini offers a nut-free alternative with creaminess.

1

Remove chicken breast from the whole chicken.

2

Make a marinade with olive oil, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, parsley, and thyme.

3

Massage the marinade into the chicken breast and let it marinate for about 5 minutes.

4

Heat oil in a grill pan and add the marinated chicken breast.

5

Cook the chicken for about 7 minutes until thoroughly cooked.

6

Remove the chicken from heat and set aside to cool.

7

Prepare a salad dressing with olive oil, suya spice, ginger powder, black pepper, and seasoning.

8

Mix the dressing and adjust consistency by adding more oil if needed.

9

Prepare the veggies by cutting corn off the cob, cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, green chili pepper, and carrot.

10

Wash the lettuce with water and baking soda, then rinse with clean water.

11

Slice the grilled chicken.

12

Plate the salad starting with lettuce, then add cucumber, carrot, corn, tomatoes, onions, and the salad dressing.

13

Top with green chili.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixing

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Suya SaladNigerian Chicken Salad

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