Peri Peri Pizza (Homemade & Nando’s Style)

Peri peri pizza is a fiery blend of flavors that combines the world’s favorite best food, Pizza with spicy sauces, tangy kick of african portugease peri peri cheese, Popularized by Nando’s and adopted in pakistan or india and all around the world, This pizza is perfect balance of smoking, Heat and Heatiness,

if you’re a fan of resturant style pizza or looking for a homemade peri peri chicken pizza recepie without an oven, THis article will take you through everything: ingredients, Step by step cooking method, expert tips, and global variations.

What is Peri Peri Pizza?

Origin of Peri Peri:

• The peri peri chilli is called African bird eye chilli, This chilli is introduced by Portuguese explorers in Africa. Now its became the base of legendary peri peri sauce, Known for its special spicy falvor

Global Popularity:

• Most of nando’s chains turend peri peri into global attraction and sensation, Due to the nando’s chain attraction, All chefs around the world started experimenting, peri peri fries, Peri peri chicken, And finally peri peri pizza

Desi Twist:

• In pakistan and india, Peri peri pizza has become a must have item on the cafe menu, Loaded with extra cheese, Onions, Capsicum, and spicy peri peri chicken

Ingredients:

For the Peri Peri Sauce (Homemade or Store-bought)

• 8 to 10 red chilies
• 3 Table Spoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 Table Spoon vinegar
• 2 Table Spoon lemon juice
• 1 Table Spoon smoked paprika
• Salt to taste

Reminder: Always use branded sauces like Nando’s peri peri sauce, National foods peri peri sauce PAKISTAN, or veeba peri peri sauce INDIA

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 500g boneless chicken
• 3 Table Spoon peri peri sauce
• 1 Table Spoon yogurt
• 1 Table Spoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

For the Pizza Dough (Makes 2 Medium Pizzas)

• 2.5 Cups all flour
• 1 Table Spoon salt
• 1 Table Spoon sugar
• 2 Table Spoon instant yeast
• 1 Table Spoon olive oil
• ¾ cup warm water

Reminder:

• Always use ready made pizza bases or nan bread for a 10 minute peri peri pizza

Toppings:

• 1 cup pizza sauce or ketchup with oregano for desi style
• ½ cups mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup cheddar cheese
• capsicum, Sliced onions, Mushrooms, Or olives
• Extra peri peri sauce for drizzling

Step by Step Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

• Mix yeast, Sugar and warm water, Let it steep for 10 minutes
• Add flour, salt and olive oil, Kneed into a smooth dough
• Cover and let rise for 1 to 2 hours until its double in size

Marinate and Cook the Chicken:

• Mix chicken with peri peri sauce, yogurt, salt, and black pepper
• Marinate for atleast 30 minutes fullnight for best results
• Grill, PAn fry or air fry until its fully cooked

Assemble the Pizza:

• Roll the dough into thin pieces
• Spread pizza sauce on the crust
• Add half of cheese, then chicken, then veggies,
• Expand the peri perisauceon top for an extra flavor

Bake the Pizza:

• Oven Method: Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 12 to 15 minutes

• Stovetop/No Oven Method: Cook the base of pizza on a tawa flat pan until its crispy, Then cover the cheese until its melt

Variations of Peri Peri Pizza:

Pakistani Style:

• Pakistani spicer version with green chilies, Onions, Coriander
• Topped with extra peri peri sauce masla

Indian Style:

• Vegetarian freindly with paneer, bell peppers, and sweet corn
• Fusion of peri peri with tandoori flavors

Nando’s Inspired Global Version:

• Light peri peri chicken, Extra cheese, Olives, And peri peri drizzle
• Perfect for those who prefer balance spices

Cheese Burst Peri Peri Pizza:

• The crust is stuffed with extre mozzarella for cheese lovers

Pro Tips & Expert Hacks:

Thin & Crispy Base:

• Before adding toppings, Bake the pizza base for 5 minutes

Best Cheese Mix:

• Use a different combination of mozzarella, Cheddar, Gouda, For resturant style pizza

Healthy Option:

• Replace all purpose flour with whole wheat flour

Quick Snack:

• Use tortilla wraps and or pita bread on the base

Nutrition Information (Per Slice – Medium Pizza)

Nutrient	Amount

Calories

~250 kcal

Protein

15g

Carbs

28g

Fat

10g

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can I make peri peri pizza without oven?

A:Yes, Cook on a pan or tawa and cover with a lid until chesse melts

Q: What’s the best peri peri sauce?

• Pakistan: National foods, Shan, And Nando’s

• India: Fun foods, Nando’s

• Worldwide: Nando’s is more authantic

Q: How long can I store pizza?

• A: Store for 2 to 3 days, Freeze for up to 2 months

Q: What sides go well with peri peri pizza?

• A: Peri peri fries, Garlic mayo dip, And chilled iced tea

Related Recipes You’ll Love:

• Peri Peri Pasta
• Cheesy Peri Chicken Burgers
• Hot Peri Rice
• Peri Peri Grilled Chicken

Final Thoughts:

Peri peri pizza is not just a recipe, Its a global food trend that adapts to local food tastes, If you are making a Nando’s style peri peri chicken pizza, a paneer peri peri pizza or a desi spicy peri peri pizza at home, This recipe will satisfy every food lovers