Chicken Butterfly
Nando’s “Chicken Butterfly” features two juicy chicken breasts, butterflied and flame-grilled with crispy skin. Marinated for 24 hours in PERi-PERi sauce, it blends citrus, garlic, and chili heat. According to Nando’s UK, it’s served solo or as a sharing platter with sides. The platter includes Chicken Butterfly and four boneless thighs, paired with two large or four regular sides.
Ideal for two to three people.
Price: £9.95 + 2 regular sides £14.45
Ingredients:
- Chicken breast filet (butterflied)
- PERi-PERi marinade (contains African Bird’s Eye Chili)
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Onion
- Salt
- Mixed herbs (varies by spice level)
- Vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Paprika (in certain spice variants)
- Vinegar (in marinade)
Sides Options:
Nando’s UK offers diverse sides for the Chicken Butterfly. Choose two large or four regular from these:
- PERi-Mac & Cheese £1.00
- Portuguese Tomato Salad £0.75
- PERi-Salted Chips
- Chips
- Garlic Bread
- Spicy Rice
- Coleslaw
- Creamy Mash
- Corn on the Cob
- Long-Stem Broccoli
- Rainbow Slaw
- Macho Peas
Mix and match for texture and flavor.
Spice Levels:
Nando’s “PERIometer” customizes the Chicken Butterfly’s heat. Options include:
- Extra Hot – A sizzling hot spice, and then some. (82 kcal)
- Hot – Tongue-tingling heat, not for the faint hearted. (41 kcal)
- Medium – Heaps of flavour with just a flicker of fire. (21 kcal)
- Nando’s x Fantalimited time – If Nando’s and Fanta Orange Zero had a baby. Literally. (23 kcal)
- Lemon & Herb – Zesty and tangy. A taste bud teaser. (10 kcal)
- Plain…ish – No added spice. As mild as it gets. (0 kcal)
- PERi-Tamer – Deliciously sweet with a hint of BBQ. (40 kcal)
Pick your thrill. Marinade calories stacked atop the base 332 kcal.
Allergens:
- Gluten (found in marinades)
- Eggs (present in some sauce variations)
- Soy (component of marinades)
- Sulfites (used as preservatives in sauces)
- Cross-contamination warning: Prepared in kitchens handling nuts, dairy, and other common allergens
- Customization is possible. Request no sauce for reduced sulphite exposure, if sensitive.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving, roughly 200 grams:
- Calories: 332 kcal (1394 kJ)
- Protein: 59.4 g
- Fat: 10.1 g (2.3 g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg (1.3 g salt)
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugar: 0.2 g
FAQs:
What’s the Best Side for Chicken Butterfly?
Spicy Rice pairs best, adding 260 kcal and nutty heat.
How Many Calories in Chicken Butterfly With Sides?
About 592–782 kcal total, combining 332 kcal chicken with two sides (e.g., rice and chips).
Is Chicken Butterfly Gluten-Free?
Yes, naturally gluten-free, but cross-contamination is possible, per Nando’s allergen guide.
Can You Customize the Spice Level?
Yes, choose from Plain…ish to Extra Hot, adjusting flavor and calories, per Nando’s menu.
How Much Protein Is in Chicken Butterfly?
59.4 g per serving, a protein powerhouse, per Nando’s UK nutritional info.
