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Turn up the heat with bold, flavour-packed recipes inspired by your favourite UK restaurants. From peri-peri chicken and fiery noodles to spicy curries and sauces, these dishes bring serious flavour to your kitchen.

  • Close-up of four breaded and fried Ebi Katsu prawns, garnished with chili slices and cilantro, served on a plate with a side bowl of red dipping sauce and a lime wedge.
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    Wagamama Ebi Katsu

    Crispy golden prawn cutlets coated in panko and served with a creamy spicy chilli and garlic dipping sauce — a Wagamama favourite you can easily recreate at home.

    Prep 15 minsCook 10 minsServe 2
  • A serving of crispy, fried squid strips, lightly dusted with shichimi powder, arranged on a red circular plate with a small white bowl of spicy vinegar dipping sauce on the side. The dipping sauce is topped with finely chopped red chillies and coriander, and the plate is set on a wooden kitchen countertop.
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    Wagamama Chilli Squid

    Crispy coated squid tossed with shichimi spice and served with a zesty chilli and coriander dipping sauce – a Wagamama classic you can recreate at home.

    Prep 15 minsCook 10 minsServe 2
  • A bright red plate holds a yellow curry with tofu, vegetables, and rice topped with sesame seeds and a lime wedge. The plate is on a wooden cutting board or kitchen top, viewed from a 45-degree angle.
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    Wagamama Tofu Raisukaree

    A vibrant vegan take on Wagamama’s iconic Raisukaree — crispy tofu cubes in a creamy coconut, lemongrass, and lime sauce with peppers, chilli, and fresh coriander. Light, fragrant, and full of plan…

    Prep 15 minsCook 25 minsServe 2
  • A large red plate holds a yellow Thai-style prawn and vegetable curry (resembling Wagamama's Prawn Raisukaree) with a mound of white rice, black sesame seeds, and a lime wedge. The plate is set on a wooden kitchen countertop.
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    Wagamama Prawn Raisukaree

    A light and aromatic coconut curry inspired by Wagamama’s iconic Prawn Raisukaree — packed with juicy prawns, peppers, lemongrass, chilli, and a zing of lime for that signature fresh finish.

    Prep 15 minsCook 25 minsServe 2
  • A delicious bowl of Wagamama chicken raisukaree, featuring chicken, vegetables, rice, and a slice of lime, presented in a green bowl on top of a red plate, all resting on a kitchen countertop.
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    Wagamama Chicken Raisukaree

    A fragrant, coconut-based curry inspired by Wagamama’s famous Raisukaree — tender chicken in a creamy coconut and lemongrass sauce with chilli, lime, and fresh coriander.

    Prep 15 minsCook 25 minsServe 2
  • Zizzi Rustica pizza with chicken, pepperoni, ham, and mushrooms on a blue plate against a wooden counter, cropped to a square.
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    Zizzi Chicken & Fiery Roquito Pizza

    Spicy pizza with harissa chicken, roquito peppers, sunblush tomatoes, mozzarella, riserva cheese, and fresh basil. Bold Italian heat.

    Prep 90 minsCook 12 minsServe 2
  • Alt text: A bowl of Bill’s Thai Green Prawn Curry with plump prawns, vibrant green curry sauce, sliced red chilies, and fresh basil leaves, served with fluffy jasmine rice on a rustic wooden table.
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    Bill's Thai Green Prawn Curry

    Aromatic Thai green curry with succulent prawns, fresh vegetables, and coconut milk. A seafood twist on Bill's classic curry that's light yet satisfying.

    Prep 10 minsCook 15 minsServe 4
  • Thai green chicken curry in a white bowl with rice and basil.
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    Bill's Thai Green Chicken Curry

    Fragrant Thai green curry with tender chicken, vegetables, and creamy coconut milk. A Bill's restaurant favourite packed with authentic flavours.

    Prep 15 minsCook 20 minsServe 4
  • A slice of spicy Mexican chicken pizza from Greggs is served on a round green plate atop a wooden kitchen table. The pizza is rectangular and topped with melted cheese, pieces of chicken, slices of red onion, and several bright green jalapeño slices. The background shows a soft-focus kitchen counter and window.
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    Greggs Spicy Mexican Chicken Pizza

    Spicy seasoned chicken with jalapeños, red onions, and melted mozzarella on a soft focaccia-style pizza base.

    Prep 100 minsCook 15 minsServe 2
  • Close-up of Wagamama-style hot honey teriyaki fried chicken on a red plate, coated in a glossy sweet-spicy glaze, garnished with pickled onions and microgreens, served beside a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce on a warm wooden countertop.
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    Wagamama Hot Honey Terriyaki Fried Chicken

    Crispy, spicy, and sweet — this Wagamama-style Hot Honey Fried Chicken with glossy teriyaki glaze delivers the perfect balance of crunch, heat, and umami.

    5.0 (1)
    Prep 20 minsCook 15 minsServe 4
  • A green bowl filled with smooth, bright orange-red sauce sitting on a clean wooden kitchen countertop. The sauce has a slightly glossy texture and gentle swirl on the surface, photographed in natural light.
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    Subway Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe

    Experience the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with this Subway Mango Habanero Sauce copycat. Tropical mango sweetness meets fiery habanero heat in this exciting condiment.

    Prep 10 minsCook 0 minsServe 10
  • A plate of Wingstop atomic wings with celery and dip on a wooden kitchen counter.
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    Wingstop Atomic Wings

    The hottest wings on Wingstop's menu. Crispy fried chicken wings in a fiery atomic sauce with ghost pepper. Not for the faint of heart.

    Prep 10 minsCook 25 minsServe 4
  • Brazilian Citrus Pepper chicken wings from Wingstop on a blue plate, sitting on a wooden counter.
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    Wingstop Brazilian Citrus Pepper Wings

    Crispy fried chicken wings in a tangy citrus butter sauce with peri peri spice. Zingy, zesty, and packed with Brazilian-inspired flavours.

    Prep 10 minsCook 25 minsServe 4
  • Louisiana-rubbed chicken wings from Wingstop on a red plate, sitting on a wooden counter.
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    Wingstop Louisiana Rub Wings

    Crispy fried chicken wings coated in a spiced Cajun dry rub with a distinctly Louisiana flavour. Smoky, spicy, and full of Southern charm.

    5.0 (2)
    Prep 10 minsCook 25 minsServe 4
  • Two golden-brown West Cornwall Pasty Co Spicy Chickpea Rolls, with diagonal scoring on their pastry, are arranged on a round, light green plate. A silver fork rests between them on the plate. The plate is on a wooden surface.
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    West Cornwall Pasty Co Spicy Chickpea Roll Pasty

    Make West Cornwall Pasty Co's vibrant Spicy Chickpea Roll with seasoned chickpeas, spinach, spices and a kick of chilli in flaky puff pastry. A tasty vegan option that's rolled, not crimped.

    Prep 25 minsCook 30 minsServe 4
  • Three golden-brown Spicy Chilli Beef pasties are arranged on a vibrant red plate. Two of the pasties are broken open to showcase the rich filling of minced beef and vegetables in a spicy red sauce. The plate is set on a wooden table.
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    West Cornwall Pasty Co Spicy Chilli Beef Pasty

    Make West Cornwall Pasty Co's fiery Spicy Chilli Beef Pasty at home with seasoned beef mince, kidney beans and a warming chilli kick wrapped in buttery shortcrust pastry. A perfect handheld lunch w…

    Prep 25 minsCook 45 minsServe 4
  • ChatGPT said: A plate of Nando’s Fully Loaded PERi-PERi Chips on a wooden kitchen table, topped with melted cheese, PERi-mayo drizzle, sliced red chillies, and spring onions under warm natural light.
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    Nando’s Fully Loaded Chips

    Recreate Nando’s Fully Loaded PERi-PERi Chips at home — crispy fries piled with melted cheese, creamy mayo, and a fiery drizzle of PERi-PERi sauce.

    Prep 10 minsCook 25 minsServe 2
  • A glass jar filled with rich orange-red Nando’s-style Medium PERi-PERi sauce sits on a wooden countertop, tied with rustic twine and topped with a spoonful of thick, glossy sauce.
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    Nando’s Medium PERi-PERi Sauce

    Recreate Nando’s Medium PERi-PERi Sauce at home — the perfect balance of smoky chilli heat, garlic, and citrus. This bold, spicy sauce delivers that signature peri-peri kick that Nando’s is famous…

    Prep 10 minsCook 10 minsServe 10
  • Sticky, spicy Wingstop-style chicken wings glazed in a rich, dark red hot sauce, neatly stacked on an orange plate set on a wooden kitchen countertop.
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    WingStop Spicy Korean Q Wings

    Recreate Wingstop's addictive Spicy Korean Q Wings at home with this copycat recipe. Crispy fried wings tossed in a sweet, spicy gochujang glaze with sesame and garlic.

    5.0 (1)
    Prep 15 minsCook 45 minsServe 4
  • Wingstop-style Mango Habanero chicken wings coated in a glossy orange glaze with red chili flecks, neatly stacked on an orange plate on a wooden kitchen countertop.
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    Wingstop Mango Habanero Wings

    Wingstop's Mango Habanero Wings copycat - crispy wings glazed in a sweet-heat mango sauce with fiery habanero kick. Tropical, fruity, and seriously spicy!

    Prep 15 minsCook 45 minsServe 4
  • Wingstop Original Hot Wings coated in bright orange buffalo sauce, neatly stacked on an orange plate placed on a wooden kitchen countertop.
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    Wingstop Original Hot Wings

    The ultimate Wingstop copycat recipe - crispy buffalo-style wings tossed in a buttery, tangy hot sauce that's perfectly balanced with heat and flavour.

    5.0 (1)
    Prep 10 minsCook 45 minsServe 4
  • Wagamama Hot Honey Fried Chicken served on a red plate with pickled vegetables, a side of dipping sauce, and chopsticks on a wooden countertop.
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    Wagamama Hot Honey Yuzu Fried Chicken

    Recreate Wagamama's viral Hot Honey Fried Chicken - Yuzu! Crispy chicken glazed with spicy-sweet hot honey and bright citrus yuzu. Bold, addictive, and surprisingly easy to make at home.

    Prep 20 minsCook 25 minsServe 2
  • Zizzi Calzone Carne Piccante served on a blue plate, filled with spicy Italian meats, melted cheese, and roasted red peppers, accompanied by a small pot of marinara dipping sauce on a wooden kitchen counter.
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    Zizzi Calzone Carne Piccante

    Spicy folded pizza stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, nduja, and mozzarella. A fiery Italian pocket of meaty, cheesy goodness.

    Prep 20 minsCook 25 minsServe 2
  • Zizzi Chicken Calabrese served on a black plate, featuring tender chicken breast with spicy Calabrese sausage, roasted peppers, baby potatoes, tomato sauce, and dollops of creamy ricotta.
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    Zizzi Chicken Calabrese

    Spicy penne pasta with chicken, nduja, and mascarpone. A fiery southern Italian dish with creamy richness and bold flavors.

    Prep 10 minsCook 20 minsServe 2
  • Wagamama-style Shu’s ‘Shiok’ Chicken served in a green bowl with rice, sliced radish, lime, coriander, and colourful vegetables on a wooden countertop with chopsticks beside it.
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    Wagamama Shu's 'Shiok' Chicken

    Make Wagamama's incredible Shu's 'Shiok' Chicken at home! Tender chicken in a fragrant coconut curry broth with udon noodles and fresh vegetables - bold Malaysian-inspired flavours in one bowl.

    Prep 15 minsCook 25 minsServe 2
  • A white plate on a wooden tabletop filled with yellow spiced rice, tenderstem broccoli, golden cauliflower, creamy yogurt topped with sunflower seeds, and colourful cabbage slaw.
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    Nando's Spicy Rice Bowl

    Recreate Nando's famous spicy rice at home with this vibrant, flavor-packed side dish. Fluffy rice infused with peri-peri spices, peppers, and fresh herbs - the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

    4.0 (1)
    Prep 10 minsCook 25 minsServe 4
  • A freshly baked PizzaExpress American Hot pizza on a white plate over a wooden tabletop, topped with melted mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, jalapeños, and tomato sauce with a golden crisp crust.
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    Pizza Express American Hot

    Recreate Pizza Express's legendary American Hot pizza at home. A fiery combination of pepperoni, jalapeños, and mozzarella on a crispy base with that signature spicy kick.

    Prep 20 minsCook 12 minsServe 2
  • A black bowl of Wagamama-style Bang Bang Cauliflower, crispy golden cauliflower bites coated in a spicy-sweet sauce, garnished with fresh coriander and thin ginger strips.
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    Wagamama Bang Bang Cauliflower

    Crispy fried cauliflower coated in Wagamama’s famous spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, topped with fresh coriander. A perfect vegan starter or side dish.

    5.0 (1)
    Prep 15 minsCook 15 minsServe 3
  • Chilli chicken ramen bowl with grilled chicken, noodles, chilli, coriander and lime.
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    Wagamama Chilli Chicken Ramen

    A spicy, warming bowl of ramen inspired by Wagamama’s famous Chilli Chicken Ramen. This fakeaway version brings together tender chicken, a rich chilli broth, noodles, and fresh toppings — perfect f…

    Prep 15 minsCook 25 minsServe 2
  • Wagamama chicken firecracker curry served with white rice, lime wedge, and vegetables.
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    Wagamama Chicken Firecracker Curry

    A fiery chicken curry inspired by Wagamama’s Firecracker — hot, sweet, and savoury with peppers, onions, and fresh chilli.

    Prep 10 minsCook 20 minsServe 2
  • Kare Burosu Ramen with udon noodles, crispy tofu, mushrooms and chilli.
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    Wagamama Kare Burosu Ramen

    A comforting Japanese-inspired vegan ramen with curried broth, udon noodles, and chargrilled vegetables, inspired by Wagamama’s Kare Burosu.

    Prep 15 minsCook 25 minsServe 2

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