We probably don’t have to sell you on the virtues of chicken thighs. They’re quick and easy to cook. They’re less expensive than breasts. They taste good. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy them.
Chicken Shawarma
: David Malosh
1/29
Permeated with an enticing and sorta (but not intimidatingly) exotic blend of spices, these chicken thighs and tender roasted onions and couldn't be easier.
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Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs
: Louise Hagger
2/29
In this simple one-pot supper, chicken thighs are bathed in a sauce that's informed, though not overwhelmed, by lemon. Warning: You're gonna wanna spoon that sauce onto everything.
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Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs
: Erin Kunkel
3/29
Chicken thighs are coaxed to incredible taste and tenderness in this stew that sneaks in root vegetables bathed in beer. Simple to make. Complex in taste. Unforgettable all around.
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Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
: America's Test Kitchen
4/29
"Simple." "Perfect." "The moistest chicken with the crispiest skin we've ever had." That's what folks are saying about this crowd-pleasing, weeknight-friendly chicken trick.
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Middle Eastern Chicken Thighs
: Daniel Alexander
5/29
Fast. Flavorful. And flaunting just enough Middle Eastern flair to intrigue but not frighten anyone. Even kids. Swear.
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Chicken Thighs with Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
: Colin Price
6/29
Come for the chicken. Stay for the sauce. It's kid and pantry friendly. Gloriously tangy. And wonderfully quick and easy to toss together, even on the most hectic weeknights.
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Roast Chicken Thighs with Lemon
: Kristin Teig Photography
7/29
Shatteringly crisp skin. Tender, juicy meat. And pan juices you're gonna wanna sop up or soak up rather than let a drop go to waste.
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Breaded Oven Fried Chicken Thighs
: Bec Hudson
8/29
These crumb-coated thighs come together with no fuss and can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.
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Chicken Karaage ~ Japanese Fried Chicken
: Marcus Nilsson
9/29
You haven't lived until you've had chicken karaage, which is Japanese-style chicken that's marinated in soy and fried twice until crisp and oh so nice.
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Chicken Paprikash
: David Leite
10/29
A beloved American favorite from the 1960's that we just had to bring back.
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Cashew Chicken
: Steven Mark Needham
11/29
One of the most beloved—and most commonly ordered—Chinese dishes in America, this quick stir-fry makes simple seem superlative.
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Chicken Biriyani
: Swayampurna Mishra
12/29
Experience for yourself why folks are calling this recipe for India's most iconic comfort food "heavenly" and "unbelievably tender and juicy" and "astounding."
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Chicken Tagine
: Liz and Max Haarala Hamilton
13/29
You're going to swoon to the sharp, briny, citrusy flavors of this authentic Moroccan tagine. No special pot required.
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Vietnamese Caramel Chicken
: Ed Anderson
14/29
Vietnamese caramel chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that tastes authentic as heck even if you don't use a clay pot when you make it. Sorta like dessert for dinner.
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Baharat Roast Chicken
: Claire Winfield
15/29
Not only does the exotic Middle Eastern spice blend known as baharat lend an enticing flourish to your everyday cooking, it just may make for the most exceptionally easy chicken you've ever made.
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Fried Chicken and Biscuits
: Time
16/29
Classic fried chicken is reimagined with a shatteringly crisp, delicate crust that usurps the usual thick breading. Flaky, buttery biscuits are requisite. Honey and pickles strongly encouraged.
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Green Chicken Chili
: Patricia Niven
17/29
A little spicy, a little tangy, and a little less than an hour from start to table.
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Orange Ginger Chicken
: CB Creative, Inc.
18/29
This is sooooo not the gloppy orange chicken that’s an Americanized riff on Chinese food that comes in a white box. Sooooo not.
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Chicken with Teriyaki Sauce
: Teruaki Kawakami
19/29
Real-deal teriyaki sauce that’s not from a bottle, relies on just four ingredients, can easily be committed to memory, and takes just minutes to make. You’re welcome.
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Chicken Burrito Bowl
: Katrin Bjork
20/29
Easy. Healthy. And kids are proclaiming these to be better than taco night. Need we say more?!
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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango
: Erin Kunkel
21/29
Yep. Grilled chicken tacos with mango. Perhaps you were expecting a humdrum weeknight dinner? Prepare to be astounded.
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Instant Pot Chicken Gumbo
: Tieghan Gerard
22/29
Comforting. Satiating. Easy. Authentic. One-pot. And adaptable for the slow cooker, pressure cooker, or stovetop. You're welcome.
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Slow Cooker Indian-Style Chicken
: Katharine Rasmussen
23/29
A slow cooker riff on chicken tikka masala that slowly cooks chicken thighs in a tomato sauce layered with spices. Oh so gratifying. Oh so simple.
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Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
: Erin Kunkel
24/29
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a classic for one reason—it's damn good. Using chicken thighs ensures the meat remains juicy. Using our trick for quickly peeling garlic makes it hassle free.
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Chicken Yakitori with Honey Sauce
: Meikyou
25/29
Japanese grilling at its sweetest--and simplest, with just a quick turn over the coals and a happy little sauce of soy, sake, honey, and ginger for dipping and drizzling.
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Chicken and Preserved Lemon Salad
: Martin Poole
26/29
Traditional Moroccan tagine reimagined by turning it into a slightly less hearty yet no less compelling salad.
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Chicken Stir Fry with Sichuan Peppercorns
: Alan Richardson
27/29
Wok this way to a stir-fry of chicken, ginger, and chile peppers enveloped in an aromatic, velvety, mildly spiced Sichuan-style sauce.
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Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken
: Elizabeth Cecil
28/29
All the rich, creamy, comforting goodness of the Indian classic with a couple tweaks to make it more accessible to American grocery stores. Plus the convenience of being made in the slow cooker.
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Waffle Fried Chicken with Spicy Bourbon Maple Syrup
: Cenk Sönmezsoy
29/29
Fried chicken as you've never, ever experienced. Waffle-battered thighs are fried until crisp and doused with a spiked syrup that boasts a sweet heat.
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