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Homemade Nando’s Boneless Chicken Thighs

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Love the Peri Peri Boneless Chicken Thighs you get at Nando’s? Well, now you can make your own with this fakeaway version of a Nando’s favourite! Instructions given for griddle pan, frying pan and oven. No matter how you like your Nando’s, I’ve got you covered!

Homemade Nandos Boneless Chicken Thighs

 

All the flavour, none of the faff!

One of my favourite things to order at Nando’s is the Boneless Chicken Thighs – you get all the extra flavour that you get with chicken thighs… but none of the faff of having to cut the meat off the bone!

If, like me, you like to order the Boneless Chicken Thighs at Nando’s then you are going to LOVE this easy peasy fakeaway recipe 😀

4 Homemade Nandos Boneless Chicken Thighs on a griddle pan

 

So easy to make…

These Peri Peri Boneless Chicken Thighs are so easy to make! All you need to do is mix together all of the ingredients for the simple peri peri marinade. Next, coat each boneless chicken thigh with marinade. (If you have time, marinate the chicken for 1 hour in the fridge. Otherwise, just continue with the recipe.) Finally, fry the marinated chicken thighs on a hot griddle pan for 4 minutes on each side.

(See the recipe card below for the full recipe.)

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No griddle pan? No problem!

If you don’t have a griddle pan, it’s not a problem. You can fry these fakeaway Nando’s Boneless Chicken Thighs in a regular frying pan or roast them in the oven. Full details for both these methods are given in the recipe card below.

Homemade Nandos Boneless Chicken Thighs on a plate with broccoli, coleslaw and chips

 

What to serve with boneless chicken thighs

Serve these Peri Peri chicken thighs with all your favourite Nando’s sides, such as:

  • Spicy rice
  • Classic Nando’s Coleslaw
  • Nando’s Rainbow Coleslaw
  • Macho Peas
  • Chips (fries)
  • Corn on the cob
  • Sweet potato wedges
  • Roasted Peri Peri Sweet Potato Cubes
  • Spiced Grains and Butternut Squash
  • Long Stemmed Broccoli with Lemon and Garlic
  • Garlic bread
  • Creamy mash
  • Cheesy mash
  • Mixed leaf salad

Homemade Nando’s Spiced Grains and Butternut Squash as part of a Nandos style meal

 

What to drink with boneless chicken thighs

This Nando’s Boneless Chicken Thighs fakeaway tastes great with a zingy South African Sauvignon Blanc or an oaky South African Chardonnay. Alternatively, it also goes well with a fruity Portuguese or South African rosé.

Homemade Nandos Boneless Chicken Thighs on a plate with lime wedges

 

What to do with leftover boneless chicken thighs

Got some leftover boneless chicken thighs? Not a problem! It’s delicious cold the next day… perfect for packed lunches and picnics! Simply put any leftovers in a lidded container and place in the fridge, where they will keep for up to 3 days.

Serve cold, or reheat at 180C (160C fan / gas mark 4 / 350F) for 10 minutes (or until piping hot all the way through).

Homemade Nandos Boneless Chicken Thighs on a plate with broccoli, coleslaw and chips

 

Can you freeze boneless chicken thighs?

Absolutely! Once cooked and cooled, put the boneless chicken thighs into a lidded container or plastic freezer bag and place in the freezer, where it will keep for up to 1 month.

Defrost overnight in the fridge and serve cold or reheat as above.

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If you like this recipe…

…you might also like:

  • Homemade Nando’s (Bone In) Chicken Thighs 
  • Homemade Nando’s Chicken Butterfly
  • Homemade Nando’s Chicken Wings
  • Homemade Nando’s Sunset Burgers
  • Homemade Nando’s Fino Pitta
  • Peri Peri Chicken Pizza (Nando’s Inspired)

 

Homemade Nandos Boneless Chicken Thighs
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Homemade Nando’s Boneless Chicken Thighs

Love the Peri Peri Boneless Chicken Thighs you get at Nando’s? Well, now you can make your own with this fakeaway version of a Nando’s favourite! Instructions given for griddle pan, frying pan and oven. No matter how you like your Nando’s, I’ve got you covered!
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Course Main Course
Cuisine African, Fusion, Portuguese
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 347kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes (or to taste – see Note 1)
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed or grated
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (see Note 2)

Instructions

  • Mix together all of the ingredients (except the chicken thighs!) in a large bowl to make the peri peri marinade.
  • Place the boneless chicken thighs in the bowl of marinade, turning to coat each piece of chicken with marinade.
  • Cover and marinate the chicken for 1 hour in the fridge, if you have the time. Alternatively, just continue with the recipe.
  • Heat up a griddle pan (or regular frying pan) over a high heat for 1 minute. Fry the marinated chicken thighs in the griddle pan for 4 minutes on each side.
  • (Alternatively, place the chicken thighs on a baking tray and roast in your oven, preheated to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F, for 15 minutes, turning once.)
  • Serve with all your favourite Nando’s sides!

Notes

  1. Adjust the heat by using more or less chilli flakes. Exact ‘hotness’ will depend on the brand of chilli flakes, but as a rough guide go for 1 teaspoon = mild, 2 teaspoons = medium, 3 teaspoons = hot, 4 teaspoons = extra hot.
  2. In Nando’s you get 4 chicken thighs per person, but I find that the chicken thighs you get in the supermarket tend to be bigger than the chicken thighs they serve at Nando’s – so 2 per person is plenty. But if you want to serve 4 per person, simply double the recipe!
  3. Suitable for freezing.
  4. Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Nando’s Boneless Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 215mg72%
Sodium 510mg22%
Potassium 638mg18%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 868IU17%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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  1. Jack says

    30th August 2023 at 6:47 pm

    Not a great fan of Nando’s, so not particularly interested in their recipes, HOWEVER, latest recipe for Boneless Chicken Thighs looked very interesting and, dare I say, simple. So much so that my wife decided to make the marinade and, using a couple of chicken breasts, created a meal with a jacket potato and salad. Have to admit it was really delicious and would also be perfect for BBQ’s (when the sun shines)! So thank you Easy Peasy for a great recipe (again)!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      31st August 2023 at 10:24 am

      Hi Jack, that’s so great to hear… especially as you are not a Nando’s fan 😀 Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review and especially for the 5* rating! Eb 🙂

      Reply
    • Lucy says

      23rd March 2025 at 7:26 pm

      Totally agree. I tried Nando’s because of the positive things I’ve heard but it was mid at best. I did get some peri peri dry rub from the grocery store so I plan to use that for this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Deborah says

    3rd September 2023 at 7:00 pm

    Never been to Nandos but liked the sound of this easy recipe so thought I’d give it a try and so pleased I did.
    Used the oven method and it really was delicious. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      4th September 2023 at 9:42 am

      That’s so great to hear! Thanks for this lovely review and especially the 5* rating 😀

      Reply
  3. Sam says

    14th November 2023 at 5:59 pm

    Long time veggie struggling with new ideas for dinner for Mr. Tried this recipe and he cleared his plate, said it was nice. Thank you 👍

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      15th November 2023 at 8:48 am

      Yay – that’s so great to hear! Thanks for this lovely review… and especially the 5* rating 😀

      Reply
  4. Lucy says

    8th May 2024 at 4:01 am

    These chicken thighs were tasty on a green salad with homemade ranch dressing. Not too spicy and definitely not bland either. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      8th May 2024 at 8:28 am

      Aw, thank you so much for this lovely review! Great to hear you liked it so much 😀

      Reply
  5. Rita says

    14th March 2025 at 11:08 am

    Delicious – probably the best chicken marinade I’ve had in years. We smoked the thighs on the Traeger instead of frying them but we were all in heaven! I only used 1tsp chilli flakes which was a good balance for children and the adults, and served them with a homemade tzatziki, chopped fresh salsa, lettuce and Lebanese flatbreads. Honestly one of the tastiest meals I’ve had in a long time – would give 11 stars out of 5 if I could!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      14th March 2025 at 4:59 pm

      Aw – yay, that’s so great to hear! Thank you for this wonderful review and especially the 11* rating 😂🤣 (I’ve definitely never had an 11* rating before – this made my day 😉 )

      Reply
  6. Tracy says

    5th April 2025 at 5:50 pm

    Just made it today for dinner – had it with Pilau rice and it was amazing! So tender and flavourful, and super easy to prepare. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      8th April 2025 at 10:44 am

      Aw – yay, I am delighted to hear that! Thank you for this lovely review and especially the 5* rating 😀

      Reply
  7. Kelly says

    11th May 2025 at 9:24 am

    What griddle pan do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      12th May 2025 at 8:59 am

      For every day use I use my non-stick griddle pan, which is much easier to care for than a cast iron one. The one I use is no longer available. But it’s one like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Judge-Everyday-JDAY040-Stick-Aluminium/dp/B07L8WXCZ3?th=1 or this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andrew-James-Including-Oven-Proof-Chargrilled/dp/B01LYXA3IQ/. If you want a cast iron one, the something like this would be a good option: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prestige-Nadiya-Cast-Iron-Griddle/dp/B09TLDCLVQ/?th=1 Hope that helps!

      Reply

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