Chicken Sekuwa (Nepali Grilled Spiced Chicken)
Chargrilled chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, cumin and Sichuan pepper, Nepal's favourite barbecue snack.
- Time1 hr 35
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.95 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 521kcal
- 11.7gcarbs
- 6gof which sugars
- 20gfat
- 5.7gsaturates
- 72.8gprotein
- 3.7gfibre
- 2.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the garlic, ginger, lemon juice, oil, spices and salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn until every piece is coated.
- 2
Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight. Soak 8 wooden skewers in water if using them.
60 min - 3
Heat the grill to its highest setting, or light a barbecue until the coals are white. Thread the chicken onto the skewers.
- 4
Grill about 8 cm from the heat for 16 to 20 minutes, turning every 4 or 5 minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked through with no pink in the middle.
18 min - 5
Rest for 3 minutes, then serve with the red onion, cucumber, coriander and lime wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
