Chichinga / Kyinkyinga Ghanaian Suya Skewers with Spiced Yaji & Onions – Authentic Ghana Recipe

Ingredients for Chichinga / Kyinkyinga Ghanaian Suya Skewers with Spiced Yaji & Onions (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) marinated beef or chicken cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups sliced red onions and bell peppers, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup jollof or fried yam wedges
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Ghanaian suya spice (roasted peanuts
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Ghana seasoning (ginger, cloves, garlic, cayenne))
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together Ghanaian suya spice (roasted peanuts, ginger, cloves, garlic, cayenne), cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Ghana marinade.
2. Coat marinated beef or chicken cubes and sliced red onions and bell peppers thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear marinated beef or chicken cubes and sliced red onions and bell peppers for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with jollof or fried yam wedges, and serve immediately.