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Chicken Thigh Recipes to Try Tonight

By Editorial Assistant: Brandi Dye
Updated January 19, 2021
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Budget-friendly chicken thighs deliver big flavor. Try using chicken thighs in skillet suppers, slow-cooker recipes, casseroles, soups, grilled dishes and more.

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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.Ā 

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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. 

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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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Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples

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This fantastic one-pan dinner is ideal for a Sunday supper or casual fall 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

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Creamy peanut butter, red curry paste and fresh ginger flavor a Thai-inspired chicken slow-cooker recipe.

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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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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.

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Spring Chicken Soup

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

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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.

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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.

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Curried Chicken

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This slow-cooker chicken recipe delivers a world of flavors, with curry playing off of jalapeƱos, raisins, shredded coconut and sweet peppers.

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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.Ā 

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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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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.

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Slow-Cooker Coq au Vin

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We adapted a classic French recipe of chicken cooked in wine for this slow-cooker specialty. Burgundy flavors the meaty chicken and forms the base of the gravy.

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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.

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Hearty Chicken and Bean Casserole

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Smoked sausage adds flavor and richness to this casserole, while carrots, white beans and no-salt-added tomatoes keep it on the light side.

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1 of 18 Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs
2 of 18 Honey-Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs
3 of 18 Roasted Asparagus and Gnocchi
4 of 18 Cider-Braised Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Apples
5 of 18 Hot and Spicy Braised Peanut Chicken
6 of 18 Tequila-Marinated Chicken Thighs
7 of 18 Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
8 of 18 Spring Chicken Soup
9 of 18 Garlic Chicken with Artichokes
10 of 18 Chicken Pot Pie
11 of 18 Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
12 of 18 Curried Chicken
13 of 18 Southern Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Green Grape Relish
14 of 18 Asian Orange Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower Rice
15 of 18 Chicken Tostadas with Pickled Red Onion
16 of 18 Slow-Cooker Coq au Vin
17 of 18 Chicken and White Bean Stew
18 of 18 Hearty Chicken and Bean Casserole

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