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

    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...


    Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken

    1 review

    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

    1 review

    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

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

    Japanese Fried Chicken

    What makes Japanese fried chicken so unbelievably crispy? Frying it twice!


    Burgoo

    1 review

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

    How to Make the Crispiest Fried Chicken Thighs

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


    Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

    6 reviews

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


    Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs

    12 reviews

    This chicken and artichoke dish was inspired by a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Santorini for my parents' 40th anniversary. It's cooked...


    Sweet and Hot Chicken with Dill Pickle Sauce

    8 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!



    Italian Pan-Fried Chicken

    5 reviews

    I love this recipe for many reasons, but mostly because it is both simple and delicious. It was passed down...


    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....

    Air-Fryer Chicken Yakitori

    1 review

    This dish is a take on the street food I grew up with in Tokyo. Traditionally it's grilled but the...


    Pressure-Cooker Garden Chicken Cacciatore

    Treat company to this perfect Italian meal. You'll have time to visit with your guests while it simmers, and it...


    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...


    Roasted Tuscan Chicken Dinner

    6 reviews

    When an Italian friend shared many years ago that she often added Italian sausages to her pan of baked chicken,...


    Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner

    6 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

    1 review

    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

    5 reviews

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


    Air-Fryer Lemon Chicken Thighs

    2 reviews

    These air-fryer lemon chicken thighs remind me of Sunday dinner. The lemon and herb butter really makes the chicken flavorful...

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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine with Pumpkin

    2 reviews

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


    New Orleans-Style Stewed Chicken

    2 reviews

    This New Orleans stewed chicken is like a gumbo but with far less liquid and bigger pieces of meat. Don't...


    Pressure-Cooker Apple Balsamic Chicken

    8 reviews

    I just love the sweet and tart flavor that balsamic vinegar gives to this easy dish. After cooking in the...


    Greek Chicken with Green Beans

    8 reviews

    My Greek grandmother made the most delicious Greek chicken and green beans with a lemon-tomato flavor. Whenever I make this...


    Caesar Sheet-Pan Chicken

    In our area we have an abundance of fresh lemons year-round. When I had a few extra on hand, I...


    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...