Nando’s Fino Pitta
Skip the line and make a homemade version of the delicious fino pitta Nando's sandwich. It’s cheesy, spicy, and full of flavour! Perfect for lunches!
Servings: 5
Calories: 513kcal
Cost: £1.66
Ingredients
- 100 g roasted red peppers (£1.70/4)=(£0.43)
- 3-4 fresh chillies, deseeded if you prefer less spice (£0.55)
- 600 g chicken breast, sliced in half (£3.70)
- 225 g (1 block) halloumi, thinly sliced (£2.40)
- 1 round lettuce, washed & thinly sliced (£0.58)
- 1 tbsp per pitta caramelised red onion relish (£1.20/10)= (£0.12)
- 5 white pittas (£0.50)
Cupboard Essentials
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise per pitta
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
Instructions
- Start by blitzing your marinade ingredients in a food processor. That’s the fresh chillies, roasted red peppers, paprika, garlic granules, oregano and a splash of the red pepper brine. Add to a bowl and coat the chicken breasts. Marinade for 1-5 hours if possible.
- Fry the halloumi slices until golden brown on both sides and set aside.
- Add rapeseed oil to a griddle pan over a high heat. Add the chicken and leave to fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of your chicken.
- Toast your pittas then add a layer of mayonnaise (add a sprinkle of garlic granules for aioli vibes if you can), lettuce, grilled peri peri chicken, caramelised red onion relish and a few slices of chillies if you like it hot.
Notes
- If you are in a rush and have the budget, buy ready made Peri Peri sauce!
- Allow chicken to marinate for at least an hour for robust flavour.
- Apply mayo before grilling for a buttery exterior; avoid assembling sandwiches too early to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 20g