26 Fast Food Copycat Recipes for When You're Broke and Hangry

How to get your piri-piri on without breaking the bank.

Nobody likes being hungry and angry at the same time, especially when the bank balance is looking lean. Don't worry, we're here to make sure you still get a healthy dose of fast-food ideas without heaps of calories and of course, without breaking the bank. You can still treat yourself to Healthy Sweet and Sour Pork and Teriyaki Chicken Thighs. We've got your back.

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Crisp Chicken Wings with Chilli-Lime Butter

Cono Sur wine pairing: Boasting floral notes and fresh aromas, Gewurztraminer is the perfect accompaniment to quick and easy chicken wings.

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Classic Vegetable Biryani

Layer upon layer of mouth-watering flavours inspired by India.

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Vegetarian Meatball Subs with Melted Cheese

Heat the olive oil in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat until hot. Then stir in the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Prehea

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Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers

Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the onion, cinnamon, coriander, pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and parsley and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 more minute. Tra

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Lightened Prawn Fried Rice

Prepare the rice according to package directions, adding the cinnamon stick with the water. Fluff the rice, discard the cinnamon stick and set aside to cool. Toss the prawns with half of the ginger, 1 tablespoon of the sake, the vinegar and pepper

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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Chicken and a Teriyaki glaze are a match made in heaven.

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Healthy Sweet and Sour Pork

Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the rice and cook for 20 minutes. Drain, then stir through half the sliced spring onions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, the reserved pineapple juice and the vine

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Piri Piri Chicken with Vegetable Rice

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. 2. Cook the chicken in the oven as per the instructions on the pack, approximately 70 minutes. 3. When the chicken is almost cooked, cook the rice as per the instructions on the pack, but add the d

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Chicken Fajitas

These grilled sticky chicken fajitas are packed with flavour and so easy to cook.

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Healthy Chilli Bean and Bulgur Burgers

Bring the bulgur and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain, and let cool completely.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add

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Thai-Style Halibut with Coconut-Curry Broth

*Available in the Asian section of most supermarkets**Steam or microwave 5 cups of washed baby spinach for 2 minutesIn a large saute pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3

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Oven fried chicken

1) Preheat oven to 190 degrees C/Gas 5. Lightly spray a baking tray with olive oil. 2) Combine the crackers and corn cereal crumbs, sesame seeds, cayenne, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Reserve. 3) In a large bowl, combine egg whites, yoghurt

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Veggie Mini Burger Pita with Cucumber Yoghurt Sauce

For the veggie mini burgers: Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the quinoa, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the quinoa from the saucepan and spread out onto a baking sheet

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Pasta Puttanesca

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the directions on the package.While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium flame. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the par

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Whole-Grain Garlic Knots

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot. Add the bulgur and quinoa and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer the grains to a fine-mesh strainer and hold under cold running water to stop the cooking. Let the grains drain in the strainer for 15 minute

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Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

This chicken dish is inspired by Asian influences with a spicy satay sauce.

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Vegan Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo

Cono Sur wine pairing: Intensify the lemon in this Fettuccine Alfredo with the refreshing citrus aromas of Sauvignon Blanc.

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Refried Beans

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chili powder and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the beans and chicken broth and cook until the beans are warmed through,

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Oven baked onion rings

1) Preheat the oven to 230 degrees C/Gas 8. Spray a baking tray slightly with oil and set aside. 2) Place potato crisps in the bowl of a food processor and process into crumbs, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a shallow bowl, add cayenne, and set aside.