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35+ Amazing Chicken Thigh Recipes

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by: Joanna Cismaru
09.09.21

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Chicken Thighs are incredibly delicious, juicy, tender, packed with tons of flavor but they are also versatile and relatively inexpensive. They’re perfect for frying, baking, braising, grilling and always result in one amazing dinner! Here is my collection of my favorite 30+ Chicken Thigh Recipes from the blog.

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The Best Chicken Thigh Recipes

I always say that chicken thighs are better because they’re juicier, pack a lot of flavor and, boy, are they ever versatile! To prove just how versatile they are, here is my collection of 30+ of amazing chicken thigh recipes from the blog! Not only are they easy to make, but you know that chicken thigh recipes are the best chicken recipes.

Boneless, bone-in, skinless or skin-on, it doesn’t matter because they’re the most flavorful part of our favorite and beloved bird. Whether you cook them on the stovetop, Instant Pot, slow cooker, braise them, bake them, glaze them or grill them, chicken thighs reign supreme!

So without any further ado, go ahead and check out my recipes, give them a try, then come back and tell me how much you loved them!

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Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce
Chicken and Mushrooms in Creamy Dill Sauce – if you're looking for a quick yet mouthwatering dish loaded with chicken, mushrooms in a smooth and rich creamy dill sauce, look no further! This dish is quick, easy and comes together in just 30 minutes!
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Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
This Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe is a force to be reckoned with! Simple and deliciously baked chicken with a mustard, honey glaze – this dish is definitely going to be a top-contender in your weekly recipe planning!
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Black Pepper Chicken
You're in for a treat with this quick and easy restaurant style Chinese inspired Black Pepper Chicken that's totally delicious and made at home in just 30 minutes. It's incredibly saucy, sticky, crispy and sweet, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Chicken in Garlic and Herb Sauce
This Chicken in Garlic and Herb Sauce features incredibly juicy chicken thighs in a simple and amazing garlic, herb and sherry sauce all in one pot. 
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Brown Sugar Pulled Chicken
This Brown Sugar Pulled Chicken is the most tender and delicious chicken you'll ever have. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas or sandwiches, this mouthwatering dish is slowly cooked to perfection in one single pot! Can be easily made in a slow cooker or Instant pot!
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Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake
These Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake make for a perfect weeknight dinner but fancy enough for a Sunday night supper. It's incredibly simple to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.
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Chicken in a Hurry
Chicken in a Hurry – the name says it all. This is the perfect chicken dish for a busy weeknight, but good enough for a fancy weekend meal. Sweet and tangy, super easy and inexpensive!
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Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic is a classic French dish, yes with 40 cloves of garlic, no more no less. Although it may seem like a lot of garlic, it mellows in flavor as it cooks and you end up with mild, buttery garlic and a moist and delicious chicken! A must try!
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Bourbon Chicken
This Bourbon Chicken is a flavorful chicken dish where the chicken is marinated in a bourbon and soy sauce marinade. Served over rice, this dish is easy and delicious!
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Greek Chicken Thighs
My Greek Chicken Thighs dish hosts juicy chicken with crisp skin cooked with kalamata olives, pearl onions, garlic cloves, and lots of bright lemon. An easy one skillet dish, that everyone will love!
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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs – the combination of Sriracha sauce, honey and garlic is the perfect marinate for these boneless skinless chicken thighs. Served with rice and a side of broccolini for a healthy and delicious dinner.
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Chicken with Artichoke and Pancetta Pan Sauce
Chicken with Artichoke and Pancetta Pan Sauce – a delicious and quick one pot meal that can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.
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15 Minute Chicken Broccoli
Get ready to meet your new favorite one pot dinner recipe! This 15 minute Chicken Broccoli recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly delicious. Tender chicken thighs, sun dried tomatoes and broccoli florets in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
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Chinese Chicken Skewers
A delicious Asian inspired recipe for Chinese Chicken skewers that’s going to knock your socks off! Simple but full of flavor!
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Chicken Adobo
This Filipino Chicken Adobo is a simple, yet delicious stove-top quick chicken recipe. Made so easily in one pot, with just a few everyday simple pantry ingredients, this national dish of the Philippines is sure to become a family favorite! Sweet, sticky and tangy chicken marinated in a marinade that requires a handful of ingredients, seared to perfection then braised until fall-off-the-bone tender.
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Chicken Fricassee
This Chicken Fricassee recipe is an easy and hearty weeknight meal. This comforting stew is loaded with pearl onions, mushrooms, and chicken. I guarantee you’ll be craving seconds!
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Chicken Korma
This Chicken Korma is a delicious Indian dish made with mildly spiced chicken that's been marinated in a homemade korma paste. It's so easy to make, luscious and creamy, this chicken will surely become a show-stopper! My recipe is packed full of amazing flavor and will more than hit the spot.
 
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Crockpot Thai Chicken
Crockpot Thai Chicken is a really easy and delicious weeknight dinner, encompassing flavors that we all know and love about Thai food. These chicken thighs deliver big flavors and come in a creamy, silky and smooth Thai flavored sauce, slowly cooked to perfection.
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Coconut Chicken With Rice and Green Beans
Coconut Chicken with Rice and Green Beans – Have your protein, carbs, and veggies all cooked together with rich coconut milk and a hint of spice. Minimal effort, only 1 pot to clean, and a dinner your family will be requesting week after week.
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One Pan Roasted Honey Orange Chicken and Potatoes
One Pan Roasted Honey Orange Chicken and Potatoes is full of incredible flavors, simple to prepare, and everything you want in a hearty and comforting meal.
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Three Cup Chicken
Three Cup Chicken – a classic Chinese staple! Tender chicken cooked in a sweet and savory glaze made with sesame oil, soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. Skip the restaurant and make your own at home.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
This Instant Pot Chicken Tinga is perfect for those busy weeknights! Tangy flavorful tender chicken, cooked to perfection in a delicious homemade Tinga sauce, ready to be added to your favorite tacos, tostadas or even burritos. Best of all it's made in your Instant Pot and ready in just 30 minutes!
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creamy chicken orzo with sundried tomatoes in a skillet
One Pot Chicken and Orzo
One Pot Chicken and Orzo – a delicious creamy orzo one pot dish with chicken thighs, orzo and sun dried tomatoes. All in one pot, easy, quick and prefect for a weeknight dinner!
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sliced up stuffed chicken thighs with cheese and spinach on a serving platter
Spinach and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Spinach and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs – Healthy, simple, delicious. These chicken thighs are, quite literally, bursting with flavor with each bite you take. Baked to perfection in a seasoned white wine sauce that you'll want to douse all over your plate!
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freshly made thai cashew chicken in a black plate.
Thai Cashew Chicken
This tasty Thai Cashew Chicken is loaded with crunchy veggies, tender chicken and an abundance of toasted cashews all in a delicious Thai stir fry sauce! This Thai dish is incredibly quick to make, ready in just 20 minutes start to finish!
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overhead shot of chicharrones de pollo in a white bowl.
Chicharrones de Pollo
These Chicharrones de Pollo are bite size chicken thigh pieces marinated in a garlic, lime and rum marinade, dredged through flour and fried to perfection. They're perfect in tacos, served with rice or even dipped in your favorite dipping sauce.
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Lemon Chicken Rice Bake
This Lemon Chicken Rice Bake has incredible lemon and herb flavors, all done in one pot and super fast to prepare! Perfect for any night of the week!
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Chicken Stroganoff
This Chicken Stroganoff is a variation of the original beef stroganoff. Tender pieces of chicken and hearty mushrooms smothered in a rich, sour cream and white wine sauce. Made entirely in one skillet, this dish is comfort food at it's finest.
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Chicken Gyros
This recipe for homemade Chicken Gyros boasts huge flavor with just a few simple steps. Made with a blend of spices with the perfect balance of herbs, smokiness, warmth, and aroma, gyro night can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home! You'll be blown away with your very own creation.
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One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice
This One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice is packed with great flavors and vibrant colors! Easy to make and all in one pot, from the stove top to the oven, dinner is ready with no fuss!
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Tex Mex Chicken And Rice
A quick, one pot dinner of Tex Mex Chicken and Rice that is incredibly simple to make and loaded with Tex Mex flavors. Tender, juicy chicken thighs, beautifully seasoned with Tex Mex seasoning, cooked with lots of veggies and rice. Quick to make, little effort required, stellar results.
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One Pot Greek Chicken Orzo
This One Pot Greek Chicken Orzo is a perfect midweek meal. It's quick, delicious and loaded with Greek flavors. Less stress, more flavor!
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Arroz Con Pollo
This is the best Arroz Con Pollo recipe! Featuring chicken, loads of veggies, beer and white wine, all made in one pot. Dinner doesn’t get any better than this.
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Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma
This Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma will blow your mind! It combines the tender flavorful scrumptiousness of chicken shawarma with the ease and speed of any Instant Pot dish.
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  1. lynn says

    September 11, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    I just love all your recipes and think you are so awesome. Thank you

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    • Joanna Cismaru says

      September 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      Thank you, Lynn!

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