Forget bland chicken breasts—make way for the tasty goodness of juicy chicken thighs, the unsung heroes of your kitchen. They're champs at keeping things moist, turning hectic weeknight dinners into a breeze. Whether you're into marinating, baking, grilling, frying, or sautéing, the possibilities are endless. Personally, I go for the boneless, skinless ones, but the bone-in kind rocks too. Check out these easy chicken thigh recipes and find your new favorite go-to meals!
1. Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens
Try this hearty, healthy chicken thigh dinner of MediterraneanSkillet Chicken with Greens. It's packed with nutritious vegetables and sprinkled with spices to liven it up a bit. It's a filling meal that can be prepped on Sunday and eaten all week! Get the Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens recipe here.
2. Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts
This Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts is a no-brainer winner of a chicken dinner that will please even the pickiest eaters in your house. It is also gluten-free and keto-friendly. We love easy chicken thigh recipes like this at my house. Get the Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussel Sprouts recipe here.
3. Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers
This is the perfect chicken thigh recipe for dinner! Flavorful, tender, and juicy - these chicken skewers are sure to be a hit at your next cookout. It's a no-fail recipe that will surely impress! Get the Pineapple Grilled Chicken Skewers recipe here.
4. Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and is gluten-free. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best! Get the Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki recipe here.
5. Sheet Pan Chicken With Turmeric
Sheet Pan Chicken with Turmeric is so easy to make on a weeknight. The turmeric adds wonderful flavor, and the chicken is tender and moist.Get the Sheet Pan Chicken with Turmeric recipe here.
6. Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs
This recipe has the juiciest and most tender meat under the wonderfully crispy chicken skin. This family favorite comfort food has only 4 basic ingredients, plus the chicken thighs, and can be customized to fitWhole30, paleo, or keto diet. Get the Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs recipe here.
7. Roasted Clementine Five Spice Chicken
This Roasted Clementine Five Spice Chicken is easy to prepare and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. The Chinese five-spice powdermakes this chicken so flavorful, your whole family will love it. Get the Roasted Clementine Five Spice Chicken recipe here.
8. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Keto Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are perfectly seasoned and cooked to their optimal crispiness in the air fryer. They are perfect for weekly meal prep and taste great the next day. Get the Keto Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe here.
9. Honey Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs
TheseHoney Orange Glazed Chicken Thighsare easy enough for a weeknight but full of big flavors.Simple pantry ingredients and fresh orange juice come together to make an irresistible glaze. Get the Honey Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs recipe here.
10. Air Fryer Honey Garlic Marinated Chicken Thighs
Juicy Air Fryer Honey Garlic Marinated Chicken Thighs are a little sticky, but so worth the mess! Made with a simple 5-ingredient honey garlic marinade that is going to have your family coming back for seconds. Get the Air Fryer Honey Garlic Marinated Chicken Thighs recipe here.
11. Sheet Pan Ratatouille Chicken
This fuss-free sheet pan ratatouille chicken is perfect for an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner - and if you’re bored of the usual chicken recipes! Serve with your favorite cooked grain for a balanced meal! Get the Sheet Pan Ratatouille Chicken recipe here.
12. Creamy Garlic Bacon Chicken Thighs
This recipe is a sizzling blend of herbs, spices, and tender chicken – all in a deliciously indulgent, creamy bacon sauce! This dish is fantastic anytime, but the smoky bacon and pungent thyme make it especially satisfying. Get the Creamy Garlic Bacon Chicken Thighs recipe here.
13. Chicken Cacciatore
Pollo alla cacciatora (hunter's style chicken), often called chicken cacciatore, is a traditional Italian one-pot chicken dish. It is a one-pot chicken stew cooked in a rich tomato sauce with veggies and fresh herbs. Get the Chicken Cacciatore recipe here.
14. Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice
Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice couldn’t be easier to make and is ideal for a weeknight dinner! Hearty chicken thighs are marinated in Greek spices, garlic and lemon juice then nestled on top of herbed rice and baked to perfection! Get the Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice recipe here.
15. Korean Braised Chicken Thighs
Korean Braised Chicken Thighs use the most flavorful and budget-friendly part of the chicken for a dish you'll crave again and again! Get the Korean Braised Chicken Thighs recipe here.
16. Garam Masala Chicken Curry
Resonantly fragrant with aromatic spices like ginger, black pepper, cardamom and coriander, this Garam Masala Chicken Curry is a cinch to make. It reheats like a champ. And you can even make it ahead and warm it up right before you plan to serve dinner. Get the Garam Masala Chicken Curry recipe here.
17. Chimichurri Chicken
Chimichurri Chicken Recipe is marinated in authentic Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce and grilled or pan-fried to juicy perfection. Enjoy this easy and flavorful chimichurri chicken recipe with roasted potatoes and a light salad for a complete meal. Get the Chimichurri Chicken recipe here.
18. Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
This old-fashioned chicken pot pie recipe has tender chicken and flavorful vegetables that come together in a creamy gravy and sit between two buttery flaky crusts. True classic comfort food at its finest! Includes directions for turning this into a freezer meal. Get the Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie recipe here.
19. Chicken Stroganoff
If you love the flavors of beef stroganoff but would really prefer chicken, this Chicken Stroganoff is what you’re looking for. It has plenty of irresistible sour cream sauce with mushrooms. Get the Chicken Stroganoff recipe here.
20. Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet
It’s a well-known fact that bite-sized food just tastes better and these garlic chicken bites are no exception! Served skillet style with peppers, onions and mushrooms, this easy 20-minute meal is big on flavor with little effort required. Get the Garlic Chicken Bite Skillet recipe here.
21. Chicken Carnitas
It's easy and economical to make fall-apart tender, deeply flavorful Chicken Carnitas in your slow cooker. You'll need just a few everyday ingredients, 15 minutes of active time and 3 to 7 hours of hands-off time in your slow cooker. Get the Chicken Carnitas recipe here.
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Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food and travel writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find delicious recipes and fun travel ideas.
