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Chicken Thigh Recipes to Try Tonight

By Midwest Living editors Updated January 09, 2023
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Chicken Katsu Mango Sauce
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Budget-friendly chicken thighs deliver big flavor. Try using chicken thighs in skillet suppers, slow-cooker recipes, soups, grilled dishes and more.

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Chicken Katsu with Mango Sauce

Chicken Katsu Mango Sauce
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This spin on a favorite Japanese comfort food uses moist, flavorful boneless thighs rather than breasts. The result is juicy and super crispy chicken to serve with a sweet-and-savory mango sauce.

Related: Fresh Recipe Ideas for Chicken

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Chicken Shawarma with Israeli Salad

Chicken Shawarma with Israeli Salad
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Tuesday can have tacos. Make Saturday shawarma night, with a warm pita wrapped around spice-crusted chicken thighs, parsley-flecked Israeli salad and a swoop of the creamiest tahini.

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Chicken en Chile Verde Tamales

<p>Tamales are a project, but so worth it—especially with friends or family helping with assembly. This recipe, which calls for chicken thighs, comes from chef Jorge Guzmán of Petite León in Minneapolis.</p> <p>Related: Chef Jorge Guzmán's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tamales</p>
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Tamales are a project, but so worth it—especially with friends or family helping with assembly. This recipe, which calls for chicken thighs, comes from chef Jorge Guzmán of Petite León in Minneapolis.

Related: Chef Jorge Guzmán's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Tamales

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Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs

Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs
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We won't mince words: This is juicy, spicy, sticky, glorious barbecued chicken. One of the secrets? Chicken thighs. They cook fast, like breasts, but they have richer flavor and don't dry out. And nutritionally speaking, the two are more similar than you'd think. 

Related: Favorite Chicken Recipes

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Honey-Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs

Honey-Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs
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Sweet and spicy! You only need five ingredients and a hot grill for a delicious weeknight entrée. 

Related: 5-Ingredient (Or Less) Weeknight Dinners

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Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi

Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi
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Keep it simple. Roast your entire dinner in one pan, then clear a little space in the corner of the pan to mix up a simple dressing. Bonus—one less dish to wash!

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Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup
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A whole jalapeño pepper brings subtle, delicious heat in this soup recipe (remove the seeds for less kick). Add your favorite toppers like tortilla strips, cilantro, avocado or Greek Yogurt, and dig in.

Related: Sizzling Mexican and Tex-Mex Recipes

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Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples
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This fantastic one-pan dinner is ideal for a Sunday supper or casual get-together with friends; the sauce is delicious, so serve with bread or mashed potatoes to soak up every delicious bite.

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Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken

Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken
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Creamy peanut butter, red curry paste and fresh ginger flavor a Thai-inspired slow-cooker recipe.

Related: Slow-Cooker Chicken Main Dish Recipes

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Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken

Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
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Herbed lemon marinade cooks down with honey to a glossy, gorgeous glaze that gives this chicken a golden color.

Related: 10 Great Grilled Chicken Recipes

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Spring Chicken Soup

Spring Chicken Soup
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Lemon juice adds springtime zip to a soul-warming chicken soup.

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Curried Chicken

Slow-Cooker Curried Chicken
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This slow-cooker chicken recipe delivers a world of flavors, with curry playing off of jalapeños, raisins, shredded coconut and sweet peppers.

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Southern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Green Grape Relish

Southern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Green Grape Relish
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Nothing says cookout like buns and barbecue sauce! This dish is perfect to make ahead and pull out of the freezer just in time for your next potluck. 

Related: Easy Potluck Recipes

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Asian Orange Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice

Asian Orange Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice
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Any color of cauliflower can be used for the cauliflower rice, but the purple "pops" on the plate. If you really want to have an all-orange dinner, try orange cauliflower which can be found at farmers markets and natural food stores.

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Garlic Chicken with Artichokes

Slow-Cooker Garlic Chicken with Artichokes
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Garlic alone is enough to amp up chicken's tastiness, but adding artichokes to the slow cooker takes this dish to the next level.

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Chicken Pot Pie

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This dish is pure creamy, chickeny goodness. The pastry lids can be made a day or two ahead. Bake as directed; cool and then cover loosely with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

Related: Comfort Food to Keep You Warm All Winter

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Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
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"Cacciatore" is Italian for "hunter-style," which refects this dish's hearty flavor. White wine adds depth, but you can substitute chicken broth if you prefer.

Related: Simple Skillet Suppers

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Chicken Tostadas with Pickled Red Onion

Chicken Tostadas with Pickled Red Onion
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Simmering the thighs in chicken broth ensures that they are tender, flavorful and easy to shred for this Tex-Mex recipe. 

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Tequila-Marinated Chicken Thighs

Tequila-Marinated Chicken Thighs
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Blending tequila with lime and orange juice creates bold flavor that holds up to the heat of the grill. Using chicken thighs ensures that your dinner won't dry out as it cooks.

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Chicken and White Bean Stew

Chicken and White Bean Stew
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Great Northern or cannellini beans blend with chicken and purchased Alfredo sauce in this easy-to-assemble slow-cooker meal. Serve with crusty bread and tossed salad.

Related: Great Ways to Use Canned or Dry Beans

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    1 of 20 Chicken Katsu with Mango Sauce
    2 of 20 Chicken Shawarma with Israeli Salad
    3 of 20 Chicken en Chile Verde Tamales
    4 of 20 Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs
    5 of 20 Honey-Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs
    6 of 20 Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi
    7 of 20 Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
    8 of 20 Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples
    9 of 20 Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken
    10 of 20 Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
    11 of 20 Spring Chicken Soup
    12 of 20 Curried Chicken
    13 of 20 Southern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Green Grape Relish
    14 of 20 Asian Orange Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice
    15 of 20 Garlic Chicken with Artichokes
    16 of 20 Chicken Pot Pie
    17 of 20 Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
    18 of 20 Chicken Tostadas with Pickled Red Onion
    19 of 20 Tequila-Marinated Chicken Thighs
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