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Nandos Chicken

Cultural Context

Nando's Chicken, originating from South Africa, is famous for its spicy peri-peri sauce made from African bird's eye chili. The dish reflects the fusion of Portuguese and African flavors, often enjoyed in social settings with friends and family. Today, Nando's has become a global phenomenon, with restaurants worldwide serving this beloved spicy chicken.

PortugueseUSmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 spring onions
3-4 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon oregano
4 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons Frank's hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
3 large lemons (zest and juice)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
120 grams melted butter
100 ml olive oil
1 half chicken
halloumi
corn on the cob
olive oil
chili flakes
butter
salt

peri-peri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade hot sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha provides a similar heat and flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and works well for grilling.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cost-effective alternative for basting.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are usually cheaper and still flavorful.

1

Roughly chop 4 spring onions and add them to a blender.

2

Add 3-4 teaspoons of paprika to the blender.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of oregano to the blender.

4

Roughly chop 4 cloves of garlic and add them to the blender.

5

Add 4 tablespoons of Frank's hot sauce to the blender.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the blender.

7

Zest 3 large lemons and add the zest to the blender, then juice the lemons and add the juice to the blender.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to the blender.

9

Add 120 grams of melted butter to the blender.

10

Add 100 ml of olive oil to the blender.

11

Blend all the marinade ingredients until smooth.

12

Light the coals on the grill and spread them out.

13

Marinate the half chicken with the prepared marinade.

14

Slice the halloumi and brush it with olive oil and sprinkle with chili flakes.

15

Brush the corn on the cob with butter and sprinkle with salt.

16

Place the marinated chicken on the bottom grate of the grill close to the coals.

17

Cook the chicken on the bottom grate until it gets a nice char, then move it to a higher level if it gets too hot.

18

Cook the corn and halloumi on the grill until they are charred and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

Tourist T4 grill

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Peri-Peri ChickenNando's Style Chicken

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