Indulge in the flavours of this Homemade Nando’s Feast, featuring a delightful array of dishes. From the vibrant Spicy Rice that comes together in just 20 minutes to the succulent Flatty Chicken, this recipe collection is sure to impress.
How to Make Homemade Nando’s Feast
Including Flatty Chicken, Nando's Sauces, Spicy Rice, Coleslaw, Perinaise Sauce, and Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
Nando's Spicy Rice:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 small red pepper diced
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smooked paprika
- 300g long grain rice
- 600ml hot chicken stock
- salt and pepper to taste
- 100g frozen peas
Nando's Chicken Breast:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsps chilli flakes or to taste
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup homemade Nando's Sauce (recipe below)
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
How to Make Your Own Nando's Sauce:
- 1-2 handfuls red chillies African Bird's Eye peppers or substitutes
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 small handful of chopped coriander
- 1 small handful of parsley
- ½ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- juice from 1 lemon
Peri-Peri Sauce:
- 2 tbsps paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 2 tbsps dried thyme
- 2 tbsps oregano
- ¼ small red onion
- 1 large handful of frsh parsley chopped
- 9 cloves garlic
- African Bird's Eye chillies 3 for mild, 10+ for hot
- 1 green chilli
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 thin slices of lemon peel
- juice from about 6 lemons
- 2 tbsps white wine vinegar
- 100ml vegetable oil
- 250ml cold water
Nando's Homemade Coleslaw Salad and Perinaise Sauce:
Perinaise Sauce:
- 3 tbsps mayonnaise
- 1-2 tbsps homemade Nando's sauce
Nando's Homemade Coleslaw:
- generous squeeze of Nando's Perinaise sauce
- ¼ white cabbage
- ¼ red cabbage
- 1 spring onion finely sliced
- 2 radishes sliced
- a small handful of fresh coriander or parsley
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp heaped, Greek yogurt
Instructions
Nando's Spicy Rice – Method
- In a large saucepan, sauté the diced onion and red pepper in olive oil over gentle heat for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the chili flakes, turmeric, and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. If necessary, add a little water to prevent drying.
- Stir in the rice, hot chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat. Cook for 7 minutes until the rice is almost cooked.
- Add the frozen peas, stir, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the peas are heated through.
- Serve with your favorite homemade Nando's chicken!
Nando's Chicken Breast – Method
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts, coating them well. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Heat a griddle or frying pan over high heat for 2 minutes.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 7-9 minutes on each side, depending on thickness. Ensure they are fully cooked by cutting into the thickest part.
- Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25-30 minutes or grill on high for 7-9 minutes on each side until cooked through.
How to Make Your Own Nando's Sauce – Method
- Blitz all ingredients in a food processor until well combined but not too smooth.
- Bottle in sterilized bottles while hot and refrigerate.
Peri-Peri Sauce – Method
- Blend all ingredients except the vegetable oil in a food processor.
- Gradually add the vegetable oil to the blended mixture.
- Store in airtight bottles or containers in the refrigerator.
Nando's Homemade Coleslaw Salad and Perinaise Sauce – Method
Perinaise Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 1-2 tablespoons of homemade Nando's sauce.
Nando's Homemade Coleslaw – Method
- Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
How to Make Hitchcock / Flatty Chicken – Marinate for 24 hours – Method
- Using kitchen scissors, cut along one side of the backbone from the tail to the neck, and repeat on the other side. Discard the backbone.
- Lay the chicken flat with the opened side down and press firmly on the chest to flatten.
- Rinse and dry the carcass.
- Rub the chicken on both sides with Nando's sauce, including under the skin. Marinate in the fridge for 24 hours.
- Barbecue over medium coals, turning and basting with Nando's sauce, for about 30-34 minutes.