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Nando's Half Chicken

A marinated half chicken flame-grilled and basted in your choice of PERi-PERi sauce โ€” from Lemon & Herb to Extra Hot. Nando's flagship. The dish that built a global chain from a single Johannesburg restaurant.

The Nando's Half Chicken contains 549 calories, 70g of protein and 26g of fat. It costs $10.99 in the United States, up from $2.50 in 1987. Available in 11 countries, with prices ranging from $3.52 in Pakistan to $12.97 in Singapore. This page covers full Half Chicken nutrition facts, price history, and worldwide price comparison.

๐Ÿ”ฅ 549 cal ๐Ÿ’ช 70g protein ๐ŸŒ 11 countries โญ Popular Item
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Half Chicken
US Price
$10.99
baseline price
Calories
549
27% daily value
Cheapest
$3.52
Pakistan
Most Expensive
$12.97
Singapore
Countries
11
available worldwide
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Half Chicken Nutrition Facts
US standard serving ยท Source: Nando's official nutrition data
549
KCAL
Calories
26g
TOTAL FAT
Fat
3g
CARBS
Carbohydrates
70g
PROTEIN
Protein
Total Fat
26g
โ€” Saturated
7g
Carbohydrates
3g
โ€” Sugars
2g
Protein
70g
Sodium
1100mg
Fibre
1g
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Contains: none in plain chicken (sauces vary โ€” check individual sauce allergens). Always check Nando's official allergen guide โ†’
โ„น๏ธ Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location, preparation method and date. Always verify with the Nando's official nutrition page before making dietary decisions.
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Half Chicken Price History
US average price ยท Updated when prices change on PriceMyMeal
Half Chicken Price โ€” United States
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+340% since 1987
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Half Chicken Price by Country
Current prices converted to USD ยท Click any country for the full menu
๐ŸŸข Cheapest
Pakistan๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ
Pakistan
โˆ’$7.47 vs US
Rs982.45
$3.52
 India๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
India
โˆ’$6.37 vs US
โ‚น399.27
$4.62
 South Africa๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
South Africa
โˆ’$5.28 vs US
R104.30
$5.71
 Malaysia๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ
Malaysia
โˆ’$4.95 vs US
RM23.51
$6.04
 United States๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
United States
US price
$10.99
$10.99
 Canada๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
Canada
+$0.44 vs US
C$16.46
$11.43
 United Kingdom๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
United Kingdom
+$0.88 vs US
ยฃ9.61
$11.87
 New Zealand๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
New Zealand
+$1.10 vs US
NZ$20.19
$12.09
๐Ÿ”ด Most Expensive
Singapore๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
Singapore
+$1.98 vs US
S$17.25
$12.97
 UAE๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช
UAE
+$1.65 vs US
ุฏ.ุฅ46.38
$12.64
 Australia๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
Australia
+$1.32 vs US
A$19.45
$12.31
 New Zealand๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
New Zealand
+$1.10 vs US
NZ$20.19
$12.09
 United Kingdom๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
United Kingdom
+$0.88 vs US
ยฃ9.61
$11.87
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How the Half Chicken Compares
Similar items at other chains โ€” US prices
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KFC
8pc Original Bucket
$22.99
+$12.00 more
KFC's fried vs Nando's flame-grilled
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Popeyes
5pc Mixed Chicken
$12.99
+$2.00 more
Cajun-spiced competitor
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More from Nando's
Other Nando's items popular with Half Chicken fans
๐Ÿ— Quarter Chicken ๐Ÿ— Whole Chicken ๐Ÿ— 5 Wings ๐Ÿ” Chicken Burger ๐ŸŸ PERi-PERi Fries (Reg) ๐Ÿš Spicy Rice ๐ŸŒฝ Corn on the Cob
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The History of the Half Chicken
Origins and story behind this iconic item
1987
Robbie Brozin and Fernando Duarte discover a small chicken restaurant in Rosettenville, Johannesburg and buy it for 10,000 Rand.
1990
Nando's begins franchising across South Africa. The PERi-PERi sauce recipe becomes the brand's identity.
1992
Nando's expands internationally, opening in Portugal and the UK. The UK becomes Nando's largest market.
2000s
Nando's becomes a British cultural institution โ€” referenced in music, comedy and as the post-match footballer meal of choice.
Today
Nando's operates in 30+ countries with over 1,000 restaurants. The Half Chicken remains the undisputed flagship.
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Half Chicken โ€” Did You Know?
Interesting facts about the Half Chicken
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PERi-PERi (also Piri Piri) comes from the African Bird's Eye Chilli โ€” a small, intensely hot pepper indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa with a distinctive fruity heat.
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Nando's Black Card grants free Nando's for life. Known holders include Ed Sheeran, David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay โ€” it's one of the most coveted loyalty cards in food.
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Nando's was founded in a South African township restaurant โ€” the founders paid 10,000 Rand (about $1,500) for the original restaurant that sparked a global brand.
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The UK is Nando's biggest market with over 400 locations. 'Let's go Nando's' is a genuine cultural phrase in British life โ€” a social institution as much as a restaurant.
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