KATY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Nando's Peri-Peri, will soon be dishing up flame-grilled chicken at LaCenterra.
The Nando's sign recently went up on the 2,754-square-foot spot next to Jamba Juice in the front of the shopping center.
The company's journey from the tip of Africa to Katy began 35 years ago with a single location in Johannesburg. Today, Nando's spans 24 nations from Australia to Zimbabwe.
They marinate fresh chicken in Peri-Peri for at least 24 hours, then baste it to the diner's spice level of choice and grill it over an open flame.
Peri-Peri sauce is often made from crushed chiles, lemon, pepper, garlic, salt, onion, bay leaves, vinegar, and oil.
Nando sources its Peri-Peri in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and South Africa via a network of 1,400 local farmers empowered with upfront access to funds, equipment, and seedlings.
Nando's opening happens after another chicken restaurant had a short life at La Centerra. San Diego-based Crack Shack closed its doors after less than a year in business.