Easy Nando’s Fakeaway Recipes to Make at Home
Love a Nando’s but want to recreate your favourite meal at home? This collection of easy Nando’s fakeaway recipes has everything you need to make a delicious restaurant-inspired feast in your own kitchen.
From juicy peri-peri chicken and mild lemon and herb chicken to homemade spicy rice, crispy chips, creamy coleslaw and flavour-packed sauces, these Nando’s-inspired recipes are perfect for family dinners, weekend treats and budget-friendly fakeaway nights.
Making your own Nando’s-style meal at home means you can choose your preferred level of spice, adjust the ingredients to suit your family and serve all your favourite sides without the cost of ordering a takeaway.
Browse all my homemade Nando’s fakeaway recipes below and build your perfect meal.
Nando’s-Inspired Chicken Recipes
The chicken is the star of any Nando’s-style fakeaway, and these easy recipes are packed with flavour.
Whether you prefer something mild and zesty or hot and spicy, you can adapt the marinades to suit your taste. Use chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, wings or a whole chicken, depending on the recipe and cooking method.
Nando’s-Inspired Lemon and Herb Chicken
Fresh, zesty and gently seasoned, this lemon and herb chicken fakeaway is ideal for anyone who prefers a milder Nando’s-style flavour.
The chicken is marinated with lemon, garlic and fragrant herbs before being cooked until tender and juicy. Serve it with spicy rice, chips, corn on the cob or a fresh salad.
Homemade Peri-Peri Chicken
This easy peri-peri chicken recipe is smoky, spicy and full of flavour.
Adjust the amount of chilli to make it mild, medium or extra hot, then cook the chicken in the oven, air fryer, on the barbecue or under the grill.
Peri Peri Chicken Kebab Recipe
An easy and delicious peri peri chicken kebab recipe that the whole family will love!
Creamy Piri Piri Nandos Pasta Recipe
Nandos Loaded Fries Fakeaway Recipe
Spicy Nando's Halloumi Dirty Rice Recipe
Homemade Nando’s Side Dishes
No Nando’s-inspired dinner is complete without plenty of sides.
Choose two or three of these easy recipes to turn your chicken into a complete homemade fakeaway feast.
Nando’s-Inspired Spicy Rice
This colourful Nando’s-style spicy rice is packed with peppers, herbs, spices and savoury flavour.
It is easy to make, budget-friendly and perfect for serving with peri-peri or lemon and herb chicken.
Nandos-Inspired Mac & Cheese recipe
Homemade Peri-Peri Chips
Give ordinary homemade chips a spicy upgrade with a simple peri-peri seasoning.
Cook them in the oven or air fryer until crisp and golden, then serve them immediately with your favourite chicken recipe.
Nando’s-Inspired Coleslaw
Cool, creamy coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment to spicy peri-peri chicken.
The crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing help balance the heat of the main meal.
Garlic Bread
Warm, crispy garlic bread is perfect for dipping into peri-peri sauce and serving alongside chicken, rice and salad.
How to Build the Perfect Nando’s Fakeaway
Start by choosing your main dish.
For a mild family dinner, try lemon and herb chicken. For something with more heat, choose peri-peri chicken, wings or spicy chicken thighs.
Next, add two or three side dishes. Spicy rice and peri-peri chips are classic choices, while coleslaw, macho peas and corn on the cob add freshness and variety.
Finally, place a selection of sauces on the table so everyone can customise their meal.
A complete Nando’s-inspired fakeaway could include:
Why You’ll Love These Nando’s Fakeaway Recipes
Easy to make
Most of these recipes use straightforward ingredients and simple cooking methods.
You do not need specialist equipment, and many of the dishes can be cooked in the oven or air fryer.
Easy to adjust
Control the level of heat by adding more or less chilli, peri-peri seasoning or hot sauce.
This makes the recipes suitable for families with different spice preferences.
More affordable than ordering
Making a complete fakeaway meal at home can be more economical than ordering individual mains, sides, drinks and sauces for the whole family.
Perfect for family dinners
Place the chicken, sides and sauces in the centre of the table and allow everyone to build their own plate.
Great for meal preparation
Cook extra chicken, rice and vegetables for wraps, salads and lunch bowls throughout the week.
Suitable for different cooking methods
Many of these recipes can be prepared in the oven, air fryer, on the barbecue or under the grill.
Tips for the Best Homemade Nando’s-Inspired Meal
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes so that it absorbs plenty of flavour. For an even stronger taste, cover it and leave it in the fridge for several hours.
Allow the chicken to come into direct contact with the hot cooking surface so that it develops a golden, lightly charred finish.
Do not overcrowd an air fryer basket or baking tray. Leaving space around the chicken helps it cook more evenly.
Prepare cold sides such as coleslaw and sauces in advance. Rice, chips and garlic bread are best cooked shortly before serving.
Check that chicken is thoroughly cooked before eating. It should be piping hot in the centre with no pink meat remaining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these official Nando’s recipes?
No. These are homemade Nando’s-inspired fakeaway recipes designed to recreate similar flavours at home.
They are not official recipes and are not produced, approved or endorsed by Nando’s.
What does fakeaway mean?
A fakeaway is a homemade meal inspired by a takeaway or restaurant dish.
The aim is to recreate your favourite flavours at home using accessible ingredients and everyday cooking equipment.
What is the best chicken to use for a Nando’s fakeaway?
Chicken breasts are ideal for butterfly chicken, burgers and wraps.
Chicken thighs remain particularly juicy and work well in the oven, air fryer or on the barbecue. Drumsticks and wings are excellent for sharing, while a whole chicken makes a great family meal.
How long should I marinate peri-peri chicken?
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
For a deeper flavour, leave it covered in the fridge for several hours or overnight. Always keep raw marinating chicken refrigerated.
Can I cook Nando’s-inspired chicken in an air fryer?
Yes. Many Nando’s-inspired chicken recipes work well in an air fryer.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook it until golden and thoroughly cooked. Exact cooking times will depend on the cut, thickness and air fryer model.
Can I make these recipes mild?
Yes. Reduce or remove the chilli and use more lemon, garlic and herbs.
The lemon and herb chicken recipe is a particularly good option for children and anyone who prefers a mild flavour.
How can I make the recipes spicier?
Add extra fresh chillies, chilli flakes, cayenne pepper or hot peri-peri sauce.
Serve extra sauce at the table so each person can choose their preferred heat level.
What are the best sides for peri-peri chicken?
Popular side dishes include spicy rice, peri-peri chips, coleslaw, corn on the cob, macho peas, garlic bread, sweet potato wedges and salad.
Can I prepare a Nando’s fakeaway in advance?
The marinades, sauces and cold side dishes can usually be prepared in advance.
Cooked chicken and rice can also be stored for meal preparation, provided they are cooled, refrigerated and reheated safely.
Chips and garlic bread are best cooked shortly before serving.
Can I freeze the chicken?
Raw chicken can often be frozen in its marinade in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Defrost it fully in the fridge before cooking. Cooked chicken can also be frozen once cooled completely.
Always follow the storage guidance for the specific ingredients used.
Are these recipes suitable for meal prep?
Yes. Peri-peri chicken, spicy rice and roasted vegetables work particularly well in meal-prep bowls.
Store the sauce separately and add fresh salad immediately before serving.
More Homemade Fakeaway Recipes
Love recreating restaurant and takeaway favourites at home? Check out all my Fakeaway recipes here:
A homemade Nando’s fakeaway is perfect when you want a fun family dinner without ordering a takeaway.
Choose your favourite chicken marinade, add plenty of homemade sides and finish the meal with a selection of spicy and creamy sauces.
Save this page so you can return whenever you need inspiration for your next fakeaway night.
Trademark disclaimer: Nando’s is a registered trademark. This independent recipe collection is inspired by popular restaurant flavours and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Nando’s.
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