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Updated Oct 11, 2023
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Chicken thighs recipes – Did you know chicken thighs are cheaper, tastier, and much easier to cookthan chicken breasts? They’re extremely versatile and aredelicious in curries, stews, and sheet pan dinners. Scroll down and find creative new ways to cook chicken thighs. This recipes roundup includes recipes for roasted chicken thighs, baked chicken thighs, slow cooker chicken thighs, chicken thighs in the Instant Pot, chicken tights casseroles, braised chicken thighs, and pan-seared chicken thighs. Enjoy!
Chicken Thigh Recipes: 20 Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes for Family Dinners
1. Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
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These chicken thighs and cauliflower rice recipe are the best low-carb and gluten-free dish for dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
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This skillet chicken Thighs recipe with green beans is a snap to fix and is so addicting!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
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This garlic butter chicken recipe with spinach and bacon is rich, creamy, and hearty - everyone will love it!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
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This Crockpot lemon chicken thighs recipe is easy and delicious, with outstanding flavors!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs
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Marinated and seared chicken thighs come out perfectly juicy and tender every time. This boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe will be your new dinner routine!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. CrockPot Tuscan Garlic Chicken Thighs With Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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This crockpot Tuscan chicken thighs recipe cooked in the slow cooker is packed with flavors and so easy to prep!
Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Baked Teriyaki Chicken
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An easy chicken dinner baked in the oven with a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Best Oven-Baked Chicken
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Tender and juicy oven baked chicken thighs are easy to make in one pan. The perfect weeknight or weekend recipe! Low-carb and Keto approved!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
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This garlic butter chicken thighs recipe is delicious and super nourishing. Skin-on bone-in chicken thighs are cooked in one skillet for easy prep and cleanup!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs and Asparagus
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This air fryer Fried chicken recipe with asparagus is a delicious family-friendly dinner in under 30 minutes. You'll never need another air-fryer chicken recipe!
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11. Baked Chicken Gnocchi with Garlic Asiago Cream Sauce
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This chicken and gnocchi recipe is so easy to pull up. Be prepared for an easy weeknight comfort meal!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Baked Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
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Baked Chicken and Potatoes Recipe - Incredibly delicious, juicy, tender and fool-proof.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Creamy Spinach Chicken Gnocchi
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This creamy chicken gnocchi recipe and spinach has to be the ultimate comfort food!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. One Pan Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Spinach Cream Sauce
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Easy one pan chicken and Potatoes recipe- An entire meal in a single skillet!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Salsa verde Crockpot Chicken Recipe
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This salsa verde crockpot chicken recipe is so easy to make and full of amazing flavors!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Sheet-Pan Honey Chili Chicken with Veggies
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This sheet-pan chicken recipe is nourishing, nutritious and crazy delicious!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet with Bacon
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Creamy mushroom chicken recipe - All of the delicious flavors of cream, mushroom, and bacon are packed into this delicious chicken dinner recipe!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Baby Potatoes Skillet
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This easy one-pan chicken and potatoes recipe is SO simple and SO flavorful with its luscious garlic butter sauce!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Thighs
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This grilled chicken thighs recipe is the bomb, perfect for a festive cook out! Everyone RAVES about these delicious grilled chicken thighs!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. One-Pot Chicken Fajita With Orzo Pasta
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This chicken fajita orzo pasta is a nourishing one-pot dish that screams comfort food!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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Yield: 6 Servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min
These chicken thighs and cauliflower rice recipe are the best low-carb and gluten-free dish for dinner!
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Ingredients you need for the Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
1 1/2 pound (650g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, or breasts2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme,1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano,1 teaspoon freshchopped rosemary14 oz (400g) cauliflower, riced (1 medium head)1 medium onion, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth1/2 cup grated parmesan1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley1 tablespoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha)Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus zest, and lemon slices for garnish1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (for the marinade)2 tablespoons olive oil (for the marinade)1/2 teaspoon paprika(for the marinade)1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, to taste(for the marinade)Juice of 1/2 lemon(for the marinade)1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped(for the marinade)
Directions
1. In a large bowl, arrange chicken thighs and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. Mix well and marinate for 10 – 15 minutes.
2.In the meantime, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor for about 25-30 seconds until you obtain a rice-like consistency. Set aside.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-low heat. Add oregano, rosemary, and thyme. Lay the chicken skin side down, and cook for 4 – 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink and reaches 165°F (75°C). Cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken thighs. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Keep the cooking juices and fat in the pan.
4. In the same pan, fry garlic and onion for 1 minute until fragrant — be careful not to burn. Stir in the hot sauce and mix well. Add the riced cauliflower and mix everything together.Stir in chicken stock, parsley, the lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using). Cook for 2 or 3 minutes to reduce juices then add parmesan cheese.
5.Adjust seasoning as needed. Return chicken thighs over cauliflower rice and reheat quickly. Serve with fresh cracked black pepper, red chili pepper flakes, fresh herbs and more parmesan if you want. Enjoy!
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What are the different methods to cook chicken thighs?
- Grilled Chicken Thighs: Marinate the chicken thighs in your favorite sauce and seasonings. Grill over direct heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Baked Chicken Thighs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200ºC). Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and season with your favorite seasonings. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through. Boneless chicken thighs will cook quicker – around 5 minutes less.
- Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, season with your favorite seasonings, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and cooking juices run clear.
- Slow-Cooked Chicken Thighs: Place chicken thighs in the insert of your slow cooker. Add broth and seasonings of your choice. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- Pressure Cooker Chicken Thighs: Place chicken thighs in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Add chicken broth and seasonings of your choice. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 5-8 minutes.
Tips on how to cook chicken thighs
Allow chicken thighs to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. If the meat is too cold, it will render a lot of moisture and cook unevenly, resulting in dry chicken thighs.
How to make chicken thighs with crispy skin: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Season the chicken all over with salt and paprika (you can use other spices as well). Rub the salt and spices into the skin with your hands. Preheat your favorite cast iron pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes with 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken thighs skin side down and allow them to cook for 8 minutes, without touching anything. You might want to use a splatter guard. Do not move the chicken around, just let the chicken thighs get nice and crusty. Move the cast iron skillet to the oven and let the chicken thighs continue to cook skin side down for 9 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook another 3 minutes. Remove chicken from the oven, transfer to a clean plate, and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
If you cook chicken thighs in the Instant Pot or slow cooker, you might want to remove the skin as it contains fat. These methods of cooking preserve the fat content that drips to the sauce, resulting in a greasy dish, contrary to searing in the pan or baking, where we can easily discard the fat content of the chicken thighs.
How long to keep cooked chicken thighs: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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