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Recipe by:

Dana Ramsey

Delicious Nando's Fino Pitta Recipe for Gatherings

This Nando's Fino Pitta is a flavorful grilled chicken dish wrapped in soft pitta bread, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Chicken Marinade
  • 300 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp. Nando's medium sauce or adjust to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
Group: Pitta Filling
  • 4 whole pitta breads
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • baby spinach to taste
  • fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Grill pan
  • Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken thighs with the Nando's medium sauce, olive oil, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Cover and marinate for at least an hour.
  2. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Warm the pitta bread in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  4. Mash the avocado with a pinch of salt and lemon. Slice the chicken and mix with the diced tomatoes, red onion, and spinach.
  5. Open the pitta pockets and smear a layer of mashed avocado inside. Fill with chicken and vegetable mixture, adding extra Nando's sauce if desired.
  6. Serve them warm with lemon wedges.

Notes

Allowing the chicken to marinate longer enhances the flavor. Remember to heat the pitta for easy stuffing!