Nandos Fakeaway: Peri-Peri Feast on the Grill

Serves: 6-8
Grill type: Flamery Asado Grill
Cooking style: Direct heat, firebox + ember management

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 4 skewers of chicken breast or thigh chunks (for quick grilling)
• Salt and pepper

Peri-Peri Marinade (blend together):

• 3 red chillies (mild or hot depending on your heat tolerance)
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 3 garlic cloves
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt

Sides

• 3 corn on the cob, halved
• Halloumi, sliced thick
• Tenderstem broccoli
• 4 small ciabatta or crusty rolls
• Extra peri-peri sauce for glazing and serving

Grill Setup

• Light your fire in the firebox (or under the grills), and let it burn down to glowing embers.
• Rake embers beneath the grill grates, building a hot zone for searing and a medium zone for longer cooking.
• Keep a basting brush, and fireproof gloves nearby.

Cooking Method

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   Ideally the night before (or at least an hour in advance), coat all chicken pieces and skewers in the peri-peri marinade. Reserve a small amount for basting later.
2. Start with the Thighs & Drumsticks:
   Place over the medium-hot zone skin-side down. Cook for 15–20 minutes, turning regularly and basting with more marinade.
3. Add the Skewers:
   These cook faster—around 6–8 minutes total. Flip once halfway and baste lightly.
4. Grill the Sides:
• Corn goes directly onto the hot zone—char each side, then move to indirect heat to finish softening.
• Halloumi and broccoli go on for the final 5–6 minutes. Grill until golden.
• Toast the ciabatta rolls cut-side down for 1–2 minutes, just to pick up a crisp crust and smoky flavour.

Serve It Up

• Load platters with grilled chicken, skewers, charred corn, halloumi, and greens.
• Add fresh lemon wedges and bowls of peri-peri sauce for dipping.
• Serve with chips, rice, or a crisp slaw to go full fakeaway mode.

Flamery Tips

• Keep chicken moving to avoid burning the marinade sugars.
• Use the skewer stand if you want that picture-perfect char with less turning.
• Mix up spice levels—add extra chilli to half the marinade for a hot vs. medium split.

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