How Many Syns In Nandos Chicken Thighs? Find Out Here!

Updated on 
2 February, 2023

How Many Syns In Nandos Chicken Thighs? Are They High In Syns?

If you are eating out Nando's and you are craving some chicken thighs, you might be curious as to how many syns this meal has on the slimming world plan.

Are Nandos Chicken Thighs High In Syns?

Nandos chicken thighs have 8.5 syns per thigh, making them high in syns, you could have up to two of them on the plan going over your 15 syn daily allowance by around 1 syn. 

We've composed a short syn guide below which will discuss why Nando's chicken thighs are high in syns, syn values of Nando's chicken and how to make your own Nando's style slimming world chicken at home!

Why Are Nando's Chicken Thighs High In Syns?

At 8.5 syns per chicken thigh, Nando's chicken thighs are high in syns, these chicken thighs are high in syns due to the oil in the marination and seasoning. Chicken itself is syn-free on the slimming world plan, but it should be noted that cuts like chicken thighs are often higher in fat than breast.

Syn Values Of Nando's Chicken

Nando's have a huge range of meals to pick from on the slimming world plan, to help you stay on track with your syns, we've listed them down below.

Why Are Nando's Chicken Thighs High In Syns?
  • Nando's Flame-Grilled Peri-Peri Chicken Butterfly - 16.5 syns.
  • Nando's Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken Breast Wrap - 26.5 syns.
  • Nando's 1/2 Peri-Peri Chicken - 28 syns.
  • Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken Wings - 4 syns.
  • Nando's Peri-Peri Grilled Chicken Breast Burger - 22 syns.
  • Nando's 1/4 Peri-Peri Chicken - 14 syns.
  • Nando's Nandino's Chicken Breast Fillet Strips - 7 syns.
  • Nando's Chicken Livers & Portuguese Roll - 28 syns.
  • Nando's Chargrilled Chicken Peri-Peri Crisps 40g - 10 syns.
  • Nando's Peri-Peri Meal Kit Coconut Chicken 390g - 15 syns for half.

Our SW Nandos Chicken Recipe

If you are craving a Nando's chicken but don't want to spend the syns, why not make your own Nando's chicken at home?

This recipe below has 0.5 syns for one serving.

Ingredients

  • One garlic clove.
  • Two spoons of lemon juice.
  • Four chicken legs.
  • Two spoons of Nando peri peri sauce.
  • Spoon of tomato paste.
  • 950g of potatoes.

Method

  1. Mix your tomato puree, sauce, lemon juice, and garlic and season then bake in your oven at gas mark 5 for 10 minutes.
  2. Put the chips on the pan and bake for another 40 minutes.
Our SW Nandos Chicken Recipe

Final Words

Overall, Nando's chicken can be high in syns due to the oil in the seasoning rub and marination, having around 8.5 syns for one chicken thigh, we, therefore, suggest making your own Nando's chicken at home which only has 0.5 syns a serving!

Jennifer
Jennifer is a certified nutritionist and weight loss coach with a Master's in Nutrition from Cambridge. With over 10 years experience, she shares healthy recipes and science-backed slimming tips on SheCooksSheEats to help people reach their wellness goals. Jennifer stays up-to-date by regularly attending conferences and continuing her nutrition education. She aims to provide research-backed advice to inspire balanced, happy living.
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