Grilled Chicken Pitta on a plate with optional sides Garlic Bread and Macho Peas

Grilled Chicken Pitta

ByJamie Oliver

Nando’s, renowned for its flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, offers a standout item: the Grilled Chicken Pitta. This blog post explores its components, nutritional value, and customization options, reflecting Nando’s vibrant tone.


What Makes the Grilled Chicken Pitta Special?
The Grilled Chicken Pitta is a toasted pitta filled with grilled chicken breast, lettuce, and PERi-PERi sauce. It’s marinated for 24 hours in lemon, garlic, herbs, and African Bird’s Eye Chillies. The pitta is toasted, offering a crispy base. Key flavors include smoky grill notes and tangy, spicy PERi-PERi sauce.

Price: £8.50 + 1 regular side £12.75 + 2 regular sides £14.50

Ingredients:

Ingredients include:

  • Grilled chicken breast
  • Toasted pitta bread
  • Lettuce
  • PERi-PERi sauce (customizable)
  • Lemon & Herb mayo
  • Crunchy slaw

Sides Options:

  • PERi-Mac & Cheese  £1.00
  • Portuguese Tomato Salad  £0.75
  • PERi-Salted Chips
  • Chips
  • Garlic Bread
  • Spicy Rice
  • Coleslaw
  • Creamy Mash
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Long-Stem Broccoli
  • Rainbow Slaw
  • Macho Peas

Spice Levels:

Choose your perfect heat level:

  • Extra Hot – A sizzling hot spice, and then some. (82 kcal)
  • Hot – Tongue-tingling heat, not for the faint hearted. (41 kcal)
  • Medium – Heaps of flavour with just a flicker of fire. (21 kcal)
  • Nando’s x Fantalimited time – If Nando’s and Fanta Orange Zero had a baby. Literally. (23 kcal)
  • Lemon & Herb – Zesty and tangy. A taste bud teaser. (10 kcal)
  • Plain…ish – No added spice. As mild as it gets. (0 kcal)
  • PERi-Tamer – Deliciously sweet with a hint of BBQ. (40 kcal)

Allergens:

  • Gluten: From pitta bread
  • Dairy: In mayo and slaw dressing
  • Eggs: In mayo
  • Soy: Possibly in sauce or mayo

Customization is available, such as omitting mayo or slaw. Nando’s warns of cross-contamination risks due to shared kitchen equipment. Notify staff if allergies are severe.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Nutritional values per serving (plain…ish baste):

  • Calories: 511 kcal (2,138 kJ)
  • Protein: 35g
  • Fat: 15g (saturated: 3g)
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Sodium: 1.2g (1,200mg)
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 5g

Portion size is one pitta, calculated without sides. Additives like sauces or sides alter these figures.

FAQs

Can You Make the Grilled Chicken Pitta Gluten-Free?

Yes, request no pitta and extra salad instead. Gluten is in the bread, so customization avoids it.

What’s the Most Popular Spice Level?

Medium is the top choice, balancing flavor and heat, per Nando’s customer trends.

Are There Vegetarian Options Similar to This?

Yes, Nando’s offers a Beanie Pitta with veggies. It mimics the format with plant-based filling.

How Many Calories with Sides?

Add 300-400 kcal with chips or rice. Exact values depend on the side chosen.

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