1-2handfuls red chillies African Eye peppers or substitute
4cloves garlic
1teaspoon smoked paprika
1small handful of chopped coriander
1small handful of parsley
½cup olive oil or vegetable oil
juice from 1 lemon
Peri-Peri Sauce
2tbsppaprika
1tbssalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
2tbspsdried thyme
2tbspsdried basil
2tbspsoregano
¼small red onion
1large handful of fresh parsley
9cloves garlic
African Bird's Eye chillies3 for mild, 10+ for hot
1green chilli
2bay leaves
1red bell pepper
2 thin slices of lemon peel
juice of 6 lemons
2tbspswhite wine vinegar
100mlvegetable oil
250mlcold water
Nando's Homemade Coleslaw Salad and Perinaise Sauce
Perinaise Sauce
3tbspsmayonnaise
1-2tbspshomemade Nando's sauce
Nando's Homemade Coleslaw
Generous squeeze of Nando's Perinaise sauce
¼white cabbage
¼red cabbage
1spring onionfinely sliced
2radishessliced
a small handful of fresh coriander or parsley
juice of ½ lemon
1tbspheaped, 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 - 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.