Nando’s to launch its first ever plant-based ‘chicken’ dishes – but they won’t be vegan

Popular chicken-centric restaurant chain Nando’s has announced it will launch its first ever plant-based, meat-alternative dish this week.

From tomorrow, the restaurant group will serve “The Great Imitator” on the “Burgers, Pittas and Wraps” section of its menus, a chicken-resemblant filling made with pea protein.

The plant-based dishes will be flavoured with Nando’s “peri-peri” marinade, and diners will still be able to choose their desired level of spiciness.

While the product itself is meat and animal product-free, it will be cooked on the same grills as the chain’s chicken products, and is therefore not categorised as vegan.

The filling will, however, be served in burgers, wraps and pittas with vegan “peri-naise” sauce, a plant-based alternative to mayonnaise. The new sauce will also be available as a condiment alongside its sweet potato wedges.

The product will be available at all Nando’s locations across the country, for dine-in, collection and delivery.

The Great Imitator will be available at Nando’s restaurants from October 13. For more information, visit nandos.co.uk