Chicken Thigh Recipes

Find chicken thigh recipes that are easy to prep ahead and bake on a busy night. Pop them in the oven or slow cooker for a hands-off dinner your family will love!

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    Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

    107 reviews

    This slow cooker chicken and rice recipe always goes over big with my family. The chicken thighs turn out just right, every time. —Gigi Miller, Stoughton, Wisconsin

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    Chicken Biryani

    1 review

    Few South Asian dishes are as exquisite as chicken biryani, with its fragrant spices and perfectly cooked rice.


    Maqluba

    1 review

    Maqluba is a traditional Middle Eastern dish with layers of vegetables, warmly spiced meat and rice. When flipped upside down,...


    Chipotle Chicken

    2 reviews

    Chipotle Chicken


    Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

    1 review

    Dutch oven chicken thighs with red potatoes, carrots and celery is a fuss-free, one-pot dinner option that everyone at your...

    Jerk Chicken

    Transport your taste buds to the sunny Caribbean with this easy and flavorful Jamaican jerk chicken recipe.


    Spicy Chicken Nuggets

    2 reviews

    Both adults and adventurous kids will love these spicy chicken nuggets. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Smothered Chicken

    2 reviews

    Who can resist a generous helping of smothered chicken? This is comfort food at its finest.


    Fried Chicken Thighs

    Do you love dark meat and wish you could make a batch of fried chicken just like your favorite fast-food...


    Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Soba Noodles

    1 review

    Hearty soba noodles, chicken and veggies make for a quick one dish dinner. I like to add mushrooms when I...


    Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

    These oven-fried chicken thighs are every bit as crispy as the deep-fried version, so put the deep fryer away and...

    Greek Lemon Chicken

    2 reviews

    Our Greek lemon chicken features bright, citrusy chicken with a kiss of grilled char. All it takes is 30 minutes...


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    Avgolemono Soup

    2 reviews

    Avgolemono soup is a classic Greek lemon chicken soup. Fortunately, it's harder to pronounce than it is to make!


    Slow-Cooker Chicken and Rice

    1 review

    This slow-cooker chicken and rice is healthy, budget-friendly and quick to prepare.


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    Japanese Fried Chicken (Chicken Karaage)

    1 review

    What makes Japanese fried chicken (chicken karaage) so unbelievably crispy? Frying it twice! The marinated chicken thighs stay extra juicy...


    Burgoo

    1 review

    A hearty regional stew, burgoo is chock full of various meats and lots of vegetables simmered long and slow for...

    Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    8 reviews

    It doesn’t take a lot to get the most tender, juicy, crispy baked chicken thighs. Just a few ingredients and...


    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

    12 reviews

    Mediterranean chicken thighs, braised in a savory wine sauce and accompanied by artichokes and Greek olives, are delicious served with...


    Sweet and Hot Chicken with Dill Pickle Sauce

    9 reviews

    This is my low-carb version of Nashville hot chicken. We try to cut carbs as much as possible, so the...


    Arroz Verde con Pollo

    5 reviews

    This Peruvian-style recipe is hands-off and surprisingly family-friendly—even my 16-month-old son loves it. Want it spicier? Use jalapenos instead of...


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    Greek Sheet-Pan Chicken

    5 reviews

    If you love flavors that are bright, briny, robust and fresh, Greek sheet-pan chicken is calling to you!


    Air-Fryer Pecan Chicken Sliders

    1 review

    I love coating chicken in pecans instead of breadcrumbs because it gives you such a wonderful crunch and nutty flavor....


    Chicken Yakitori

    2 reviews

    Enjoy a grilled dinner of charred, juicy chicken thighs and sweet red peppers with this chicken yakitori recipe. The entire...


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    43 of Our Best Chicken Thigh Recipes

    Chicken thighs are the perfect cut for grilling, shredding or simmering in a slow cooker. These top-rated chicken thigh recipes...


    Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner

    8 reviews

    This sheet-pan chicken curry is a quick way to get a meal on the table without fuss. Everyone loves it,...

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    Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs

    2 reviews

    Six simple ingredients and 20 minutes will transform boring chicken into fantastic air-fryer chicken thighs. They’re juicy on the inside,...


    Mango Chicken Thighs with Basil-Coconut Sauce

    6 reviews

    This recipe brings the restaurant to my home kitchen. And it’s easy, too! The meal comes together quickly and fills...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine with Pumpkin

    3 reviews

    I first discovered tagines—Moroccan stews—when my oldest son was a baby, and I've loved them ever since. I used a...


    Chicken and Green Beans

    8 reviews

    This slow-cooker recipe makes delicious Greek-inspired chicken and green beans with lemon-tomato flavor. The chicken juices flavor the green beans,...


    Rico Rodriguez’ Mom’s Chicken Tacos

    3 reviews

    Rico Rodriguez' mom, Diane Rodriguez, shares this family-favorite recipe for chicken tacos. Shredded chicken gets smothered in a seasoned tomato...


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    Honey Mustard Chicken

    14 reviews

    These honey mustard chicken thighs are baked to perfection with colorful veggies and a sweet-tangy mustard sauce. It's an easy...