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30 Crazy-Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Chicken breasts, you're dismissed.

By and Samantha Brodsky
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Fun fact: Thighs are juicier, cheaper and easier to cook than breasts. Plus, this cut is so versatile, it works in everything from chowders to salads to one-skillet suppers.

1

Spanish Chicken and Peppers

spanish chicken and peppers  on a sheet pan with a dipping sauce on the side
Mike Garten

Throw some other chicken parts on that roasting sheet while you're at it, then dunk it all in this delicious dipping sauce.

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2

Ultimate Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Mike Garten

Fried chicken in all its glory. Is your mouth watering yet?

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3

Chicken Paprikash

chicken paprikash
Mike Garten

Swap out the chicken breasts here for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a little more richness. Serve over egg noodles!

Get the recipe for Chicken Paprikash »

4

Roasted Chicken and Mushroom Ramen Bowl

roasted chicken and mushroom ramen bowl
Con Poulos

Makeover this college staple without spending a fortune.

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5

Braised Chicken Thighs with Almonds and Olives

Chicken Thigh Recipes
Mike Garten

This dish from Daphne Oz's The Happy Cook is comfort food at its finest.

Get the recipe for Braised Chicken Thighs with Almonds and Olives »

6

Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Bake

honey mustard glazed chicken bake
Mike Garten

Proof that protein and veggies roast up real nice ... even when they're sharing the same sheet pan.

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7

Crispy Chicken with White Wine Pan Sauce

crispy chicken with white wine pan sauce
Mike Garten

What would your last meal be? This sizzling one-skillet supper should be a serious contender.

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8

Lemon-Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes

lemon rosemary chicken and potatoes   healthy chicken dinners
Mike Garten

Volunteer for clean-up duty tonight. This easy dinner won't dirty up a single dish.

Get the recipe for Lemon-Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes »

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9

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde

crispy chicken thighs with peppers and salsa verde
Romulo Yanes

With its crispy chicken and fiery salsa verde, this fast dinner is basically a fiesta in your mouth.

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10

Sweet & Sticky Chicken with Snow Peas

Sweet & Sticky Chicken with Snow Peas - Healthy Chicken Dinners
Mike Garten

Add a hit of hoisin sauce to amp up the taste factor in this sweet-meets-spicy chicken dish.

Get the recipe for Sweet & Sticky Chicken with Snow Peas »

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11

Moroccan-Spiced Chicken and Couscous

chicken thigh recipes
Emily Kate Roemer

Think thighs can't be fancy? Put together this sophisticated supper, then revisit that thought.

Get the recipe for Moroccan-Spiced Chicken and Couscous »

12

Autumn Squash Salad

green salad with chicken, butternut squahs and goat cheese
Emily Kate Roemer

Here's a reason to eat salad for dinner...

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13

Slow-Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

slow cooker tex mex chicken soup in white bowls
Mike Garten

One slurp of this homemade soup and you'll never reach for the store-bought stuff again.

Get the recipe for Slow-Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Soup »

14

Gingery Chicken & Spinach Stir-Fry

gingery chicken with spinach with rice in a pan
Mike Garten

The verdict is in: With its 5 minute prep time, this stir-fry beats takeout any day of the week.

Get the recipe for Gingery Chicken & Spinach Stir-Fry »

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15

Chicken Chivito Sandwich

Chicken Chivito Sandwich
Con Poulos

Deli meat, you're dismissed. Chicken thighs stack up so nicely in sandwiches.

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16

Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

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Romulo Yanes

Thighs are terrific for slower-cooked, big-flavor dishes, like this tasty number made with dried currants and pepperoni.

Get the recipe from Dr. Oz the Good Life »

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17

Caribbean Chicken Thighs

Caribbean Chicken Thighs
Con Poulos

Sweet mango, creamy avocado and spicy jalapeños give this chicken dish some serious vacation vibes.

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18

Chicken Adobo over Gingery Rice

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Yossy Arefi

Can't swing a trip to the Philippines? Cook up the super-tasty, national dish at home.

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19

Chipotle Orange Chicken

chipotle orange chicken with grilled peaches on a white plate
Mike Garten

Sure, you can roast chicken thighs. But, you can also soak 'em in a sweet-meets-spicy marinade and then throw on the grill. Perfection.

Get the recipe for Chipotle Orange Chicken »

20

Pasta with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

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Kate Mathis

Psst! Put a little protein into their fave pasta dish.

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