23 Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

1. Baked Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Herbs

These juicy baked chicken thighs are infused with flavor from fresh garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Simply coat the chicken thighs in olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs, then bake until the skin is crispy and juices run clear. The garlic and herbs permeate the chicken for amazing flavor. Serve with roasted potatoes or pasta for a easy and delicious meal.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Olive oil
• Minced garlic
• Chopped fresh rosemary
• Chopped fresh thyme

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2. Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

Get the crispy fried chicken taste without deep frying! Simply dredge chicken thighs in seasoned flour, then bake in the oven. The flour coating gets ultra crispy in the hot oven, while the chicken thighs stay juicy inside. Finish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika for both flavor and color. Serve these crispy oven-fried chicken thighs with coleslaw and fries for a tasty dinner.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• All-purpose flour
• Smoked paprika
• Salt
• Pepper

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3. Chicken Thighs with Shallots and White Wine

Sear chicken thighs in olive oil until golden brown, then cook down minced shallots in the pan juices. Deglaze with white wine and chicken broth, bringing the sauce to a simmer. Cook the chicken thighs in the sauce until cooked through. The shallots and wine make an easy, flavorful pan sauce for the chicken. Serve over mashed potatoes or pasta.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Olive oil
• Minced shallots
• White wine
• Chicken broth

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4. Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs in Tomato Sauce

Simmer chicken thighs in a zesty tomato sauce flavored with garlic, oregano, basil, and red wine vinegar. The chicken thighs become fall-off-the-bone tender in the slow cooker. The rich tomato sauce is delicious spooned over pasta, zucchini noodles, polenta, or mashed potatoes. Top with parmesan for extra flavor.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Diced tomatoes
• Tomato sauce
• Garlic
• Dried oregano
• Fresh basil
• Red wine vinegar

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5. Chicken Thighs with Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

The combination of chicken thighs, bacon, and Brussels sprouts is truly delicious! Fry bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and sauté shredded Brussels sprouts in the bacon fat. Add chicken thighs and cook everything together until the chicken is done. The Brussels sprouts get crispy and caramelized while the chicken thighs stay juicy and flavorful. Crumble the bacon over the top before serving.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Bacon
• Brussels sprouts
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

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6. Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Make a simple, hearty meal in the Instant Pot by cooking chicken thighs with potatoes. Use small yellow or red potatoes and add seasonings like garlic, rosemary, pepper and paprika. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally. The chicken thighs and potatoes will be fall-off-the-bone tender in the flavorful juices. Serve with a green salad for a easy, healthy dinner.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Yellow or red potatoes
• Garlic
• Rosemary
• Pepper
• Paprika

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7. Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Cream Sauce

Chicken thighs cooked in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce make an elegant, restaurant-quality meal you can easily make at home. Sauté mushrooms in butter and olive oil, then add chicken stock, heavy cream, thyme, and chicken thighs. Simmer until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. The earthy mushrooms and creamy sauce pair perfectly with the juicy, tender chicken thighs. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Mushrooms
• Butter
• Olive oil
• Chicken stock
• Heavy cream
• Fresh thyme

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8. Spicy Chicken Thighs with Peanut Sauce

Fire up your taste buds with these spicy chicken thighs in an addictive Thai peanut sauce. Marinate chicken thighs in a blend of chili garlic sauce, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Roast the chicken, then pour over the peanut sauce made with peanut butter, coconut milk, chili garlic sauce, lime, and cilantro. The chicken gets a nice char while staying juicy inside with a flavorful, spicy coating. Serve over rice with a vegetable side.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Chili garlic sauce
• Ginger
• Soy sauce
• Brown sugar
• Peanut butter
• Coconut milk
• Lime
• Cilantro

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9. Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Sun-dried tomato pesto gives chicken thighs amazing flavor. Simply pound chicken thighs to an even thickness, then rub all over with prepared sun-dried tomato pesto. Pan fry the chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through. The pesto provides a delicious coating while keeping the chicken thigh meat very moist and tender. Serve with pasta tossed in the same sun-dried tomato pesto for an easy one-pan dinner.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Sun-dried tomato pesto
• Olive oil

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10. Chicken Thighs in Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce

For an elegant, restaurant-quality meal, make these chicken thighs braised in a red wine and mushroom sauce. Sauté mushrooms and pearl onions, then add chicken stock, red wine, thyme, and chicken thighs. Simmer until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender in the rich, flavorful sauce. The red wine provides acidity while the mushrooms add earthy, savory notes that pair perfectly with the juicy chicken thighs. Serve over creamy polenta or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Mushrooms
• Pearl onions
• Chicken stock
• Red wine
• Fresh thyme

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11. Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Veggies

Cook chicken thighs and vegetables together on one sheet pan for easy clean-up! Toss chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Roast on a sheet pan in the oven until the chicken thighs are cooked through and veggies are tender. The chicken juices give great flavor to the veggies. Sheet pan meals make weeknight dinners a breeze. Serve with a fresh salad or bread on the side.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Brussels sprouts
• Onion
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic

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12. Chicken Thighs with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Don’t be afraid of the large amount of garlic in this recipe – cooking it slowly mellows the garlic flavor to savory sweetness. Nestle chicken thighs into a baking dish, then scatter in whole, unpeeled garlic cloves. Add chicken stock and fresh thyme, then bake covered. The garlic cloves become spreadable and delicious when squeezed from their papery skins. The garlic-infused chicken thighs and pan juices are incredible spooned over mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Whole garlic cloves
• Chicken stock
• Fresh thyme

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13. Chicken Thighs in Thai Peanut Sauce

These chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy Thai peanut sauce will satisfy any cravings for take-out. Marinate chicken thighs in a blend of peanut butter, soy sauce, lime, ginger, and chili garlic sauce. Grill or pan fry to get a nice char on the outside while keeping the inside juicy. Brush with more peanut sauce while cooking. Serve over rice or noodles and top with chopped peanuts, scallions, and cilantro for full Thai flavor.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Peanut butter
• Soy sauce
• Lime
• Ginger
• Chili garlic sauce
• Peanuts
• Scallions
• Cilantro

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14. Chicken Thighs with Orange Marmalade Glaze

Sweet, tangy orange marmalade makes a tasty glaze for chicken thighs. Mix marmalade with mustard, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to make the glaze, then brush over chicken thighs. Bake or grill the chicken thighs, brushing with more glaze, until cooked through and caramelized. The sweet and spicy glaze pairs wonderfully with the juicy chicken thigh meat. Serve with roasted vegetables and rice or quinoa for a balanced meal.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Orange marmalade
• Dijon mustard
• Chili powder
• Cayenne pepper

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15. Chicken Thighs in Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce

Infuse chicken thighs with big flavor in this coconut curry sauce spiked with red curry paste and ginger. Sauté aromatics like onion, then add red curry paste and coconut milk. Simmer chicken thighs in the sauce until cooked through and absorb the flavors. Serve over rice with stir fried veggies and top with chopped cilantro. The creamy, slightly spicy coconut curry sauce is the perfect complement to juicy chicken thighs.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Coconut milk
• Red curry paste
• Ginger
• Onion
• Veggies like broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas
• Cilantro

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16. Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach

Chicken thighs pair wonderfully with sweet potatoes and spinach in this one-pan meal. Chop sweet potatoes and add to a baking sheet with chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic, and seasoning. Roast in the oven until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through. Then stir in fresh spinach to wilt in the pan juices. The sweet potatoes soak up all the delicious flavor while the spinach provides color and nutrition. A hearty, healthy dinner with minimal cleanup!

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Sweet potatoes
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh spinach

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17. Sesame Chicken Thighs

Crispy, sticky sesame chicken you can make at home in the oven! Coat boneless chicken thighs in a mix of cornstarch, egg white, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bake until deliciously crispy and browned, then toss in a sticky sauce of honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. The chicken thighs come out perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside with lots of nutty, savory sesame flavor. Great served over steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken thighs
• Cornstarch
• Egg whites
• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Honey
• Rice vinegar
• Sesame seeds

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18. BBQ Chicken Thighs

Make tender, saucy BBQ chicken thighs in the oven or on the grill. Season chicken thighs with a spice rub, then bake or grill until cooked most of the way through. Brush the chicken liberally with your favorite BBQ sauce and continue cooking until caramelized and cooked through. For crispy skin, start skin-side down on the grill. The BBQ sauce provides sticky sweetness and smoky flavor to complement the juicy chicken thigh meat beautifully.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• BBQ seasoning rub
• BBQ sauce

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19. Jerk Chicken Thighs

Infuse chicken thighs with the flavors of Jamaica in this spicy, flavorful jerk chicken recipe. Rub chicken all over with a jerk seasoning blend – scallions, thyme, allspice, chili peppers, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar, and more. Grill the chicken over high heat until charred outside and cooked through. The jerk seasoning permeates the chicken for amazing depth of flavor. Serve with grilled pineapple salsa, rice and beans for a taste of the islands.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Jerk seasoning blend
• Scallions
• Thyme
• Allspice
• Chili peppers
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Brown sugar

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20. Chicken Thighs with Tomatoes and Olives

Chicken thighs simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, and white wine are simply divine. Brown the chicken thighs first, then add chopped tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, oregano, garlic, and white wine. Simmer until the chicken is very tender and flavors have melded. The briny olives and capers provide the perfect contrast to the sweet, juicy tomatoes and chicken. Serve over polenta or pasta for an incredible meal.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Chopped tomatoes
• Kalamata olives
• Capers
• Oregano
• Garlic
• White wine

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21. Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Rosemary

This simple but flavorful chicken thigh recipe features the bright taste of lemon and earthy rosemary. Rub chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary. Roast in the oven until browned and cooked through, basting with lemon juice as it cooks. The chicken gets deliciously crispy skin and a lovely lemony flavor that brightness the juicy chicken. Serve this easy roast chicken dinner with roasted veggies and rice or roasted potatoes.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Olive oil
• Lemon zest
• Minced garlic
• Chopped rosemary
• Lemon juice

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22. Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Chicken thighs cooked in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce make for an elegant yet easy dinner. Sauté mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and oyster in butter and olive oil. Add chicken stock, heavy cream, thyme, and nestle the chicken thighs into the sauce. Simmer until completely tender and the sauce thickens. Spoon the decadent, earthy mushroom sauce over chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a mouthwatering meal.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, oyster
• Butter
• Olive oil
• Chicken stock
• Heavy cream
• Fresh thyme

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23. Crispy Chicken Thighs with Honey Mustard Glaze

For juicy chicken with a sweet and tangy crust, make these crispy chicken thighs with a honey mustard glaze. Simply dredge the chicken thighs in flour seasoned with paprika and black pepper, then pan fry until golden brown and crispy. As the chicken cooks, brush on a glaze of honey, mustard, and thyme. The glaze caramelizes onto the crispy coating for finger-licking delicious chicken every time. Serve with your favorite sides for an easy dinner.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• All-purpose flour
• Paprika
• Black pepper
• Honey
• Dijon mustard
• Fresh thyme

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