Homemade Nando's Chicken Thighs
Enjoy peri peri chicken at home with this Homemade Nando's Chicken Thighs recipe. A simple, easy to prepare marinade for super juicy chicken, ready to be topped with your favorite Nando's sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil or other neutral oil
- 1 tbsp. white vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your marinade.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the chicken and mix well.
- Add chicken thighs and use your hands to make sure the chicken is fully coated with the seasoning.
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours). I prefer to do an overnight marinate for more flavor.
- Once ready to cook, heat a skillet or grill on medium high heat.
- Cook chicken for about five minutes per side until brown on the outside and cooked through to 165°F.
- Enjoy on its own or topped with your favorite Nando‘s hot sauce for even more peri peri flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg