Nando’s 1/2 Chicken – Price, Calories, Nutrition & Spice Options
Nando’s 1/2 Chicken is one of the most popular mains on the menu. You get a flame-grilled chicken breast and leg, cooked on the bone for maximum flavour and crispy skin. It’s a hearty, high-protein meal that you can customize with any PERi-PERi spice.
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What Is Nando’s 1/2 Chicken?
This item includes two pieces of bone-in chicken:
- One chicken breast
- One chicken leg
Both are flame-grilled, juicy and coated in your chosen spice level. It’s perfect for people who want a full, satisfying portion without getting the whole chicken.
Price in the UK
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Chicken (on its own) | £8.95 |
| With 2 regular sides | £15.20 |
Great value for a hearty, filling main course.
Calories & Nutrition
Here is the full nutritional breakdown per serving:
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 579 kcal |
| Fat | 29.1g |
| Saturated Fat | 8g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Fibre | 1.4g |
| Protein | 78.7g |
| Salt | 1.7g |
A high-protein, low-carb meal that fits well into balanced diets.
Choose Your Spice Level
You can pick from the full Nando’s spice range:
- Extra Hot – fiery and intense
- Hot – deep heat with bold flavour
- Sweet Heat – spicy with BBQ sweetness
- Medium – balanced spice
- Lemon & Herb – mild and zesty
- Plain…ish – super mild option
- PERi-Tamer – sweet BBQ-style
Each spice adds a unique flavour profile to the chicken.
Best Sides to Pair With 1/2 Chicken
Nando’s lets you choose from:
- PERi-Salted Chips
- Spicy Rice
- Creamy Mash
- Garlic Bread
- Corn on the Cob
- Hearty Grains
- Tenderstem Broccoli
- Coleslaw
- Macho Peas
- Rainbow Slaw
- Portuguese Tomato Salad
Add two sides for a complete, filling plate.
Allergen Information
- The chicken itself contains no common allergens.
- Made in a kitchen handling gluten, dairy, eggs, soya, nuts, peanuts.
- Cross-contamination is possible.
- Always check Nando’s latest allergen info if you have restrictions.
Why Order Nando’s 1/2 Chicken?
- A full, high-protein meal
- Customizable spice level
- Crisp flame-grilled skin
- Great for people who want more than a single breast
- Good value for money
FAQs
Is Nando’s 1/2 Chicken spicy?
It depends on the spice you choose. You can go from Plain…ish to Extra Hot.
Is the 1/2 Chicken enough for one person?
Yes, it’s one of the most filling items on the menu.
Is it grilled or fried?
Everything is flame-grilled, never fried.
Is it suitable for low-carb diets?
Yes — it has almost zero carbs.
Does it contain bones?
Yes, both the breast and leg pieces are served on the bone.