🍗 Tasty Tuesday: Nando’s Style Butterfly Chicken
This one is a great example of how a really simple meal can still feel satisfying and flavourful. It’s high in protein, full of flavour, and surprisingly easy to make at home, perfect when you want something balanced that doesn’t require loads of effort. 📊 Per serving (½ recipe): 495 calories | 57g protein | 36g carbs | 13g fat Here’s what you’ll need 🛒: - Boneless skinless chicken breasts (500g) - Olive oil (15g) - Nando’s medium peri-peri sauce (30g) - Smoked paprika (5g) - Garlic granules (5g) - Lemon juice (15g) - Potatoes (300g) - Paprika (for chips) - Broccoli florets (200g) - Garlic cloves (5g) - Salt and black pepper (to taste) Here’s how to make it 🧑🍳: 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan). Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing through the middle horizontally so they open like a book. 2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, peri-peri sauce, smoked paprika, garlic granules, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 3. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade, making sure they’re fully covered. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 10-20 minutes (or longer if you have time). 4. Cut the potatoes into chunky wedges. Toss with a little olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. 5. Spread onto a baking tray and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. 6. While the chips cook, heat a non-stick pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. 7. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through. 8. Steam or blanch the broccoli for 4-5 minutes until tender but still bright green. 9. In a pan, sauté minced garlic in a little olive oil for 1-2 minutes, then toss the broccoli through with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. 10. Serve the butterfly chicken alongside the crispy chips and garlic broccoli. Love, Ella 🧡