This recipe is inspired by beef kabobs from West Africa commonly called suya (or seree in Sierra Leone) and consisting of spicy skewered beef pieces traditionally marinated in homemade tomato paste and ground peanuts. You can recreate a similar flavor profile at home with the peanut butter in your pantry–it’s a great ingredient to play with. Using peanut butter in savory dinner recipes adds a rich, nutty taste and the fat helps keep the protein moist.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the grill if needed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- Sliced green onions, for serving
Instructions
- Soak 5 to 6 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
- In the bowl of a food processor, grate the onion until it’s finely chopped. Add the peanut butter, tomato paste, olive oil, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper and powdered ginger. Continue to blend until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Add the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the chicken to marinate.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates with olive oil, if necessary.
- Add the chicken to the wooden skewers (make 5 to 6 skewers). Brush both sides of the chicken with any leftover marinade.
- Carefully place the chicken skewers onto the grill. Grill until the chicken is cooked through on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
- Serve over jasmine rice garnished with green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 192 |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 71 mg |
| Sodium | 312 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 192 |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 71 mg |
| Sodium | 312 mg |
Reviews
These are amazing. Quick, easy, and the kids love them!