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26 Chicken Thighs So Delicious, They’ll Make You Forget About Sauce

June 5, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Looking for a dinner idea that’s both simple and incredibly tasty? Discover our collection of 26 chicken thigh recipes. Chicken thighs are naturally juicy and flavorful, making them a perfect choice for any meal.

From crispy baked thighs to savory skillet dishes, these recipes are easy to follow and packed with flavor. Each bite is tender and succulent, ensuring your dinner is a hit every time.

Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs

Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs in a baking dish with a spoon.
Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen

These maple ginger chicken thighs are the perfect go-to chicken dinner. An easy maple ginger marinade turns into a sticky sweet and gingery sauce that coats crispy chicken thighs and apples. Get the recipe.

Bacon Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Bacon stuffed chicken thighs on a sheet pan.
Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry

These bacon stuffed chicken thighs are what you want to make when you need everyone to love dinner. Everyone loves bacon, and while I no longer eat pork bacon, I did find a clean bacon, and life has been good ever since. Get the recipe.

Portuguese-Style Salad with Grilled Chicken and Peaches

Portuguese chicken salad on a plate. Close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Combination of spices that I used for marinating chicken is very typical for Portuguese cooking. This spice blend made chicken thighs very aromatic. Grilled peaches added an extra juiciness to the dish and abundance of veggies made the whole salad a super healthy recipe for summer. Get the recipe.

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash in a dutch oven close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Hungarian Chicken Paprikash is an easy, one-pan weeknight dinner recipe with a finger-licking good sour cream sauce made of the pantry staples. Husband’s approved recipe that your family will love. Get the recipe.

Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Risotto

Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

One Pot Dinners have never been more delicious! If you’re a fan of risotto, then you’ll like this new twist on an Italian classic. Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Risotto is loaded with comforting flavors and is made entirely in one pot. Weeknight comforting meals made easy! Get the recipe.

Spanish Chicken and Rice

Spanish chicken and rice in a pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Bursting with flavor, juicy, hearty, and comforting, this Spanish Chicken And Rice makes a delicious one-pot recipe for the whole family. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner. Get the recipe.

Chicken and Butternut Squash Bake

Chicken and butternut squash in a baking dish.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Chicken and Butternut Squash Bake is a quick and delicious dinner recipe for busy weeknights. It’s easy to make, delicious, and full of cozy autumn flavors. Get the recipe.

Herbed Chicken with Farro Risotto

Parmesan Farro Risotto with Herbed Chicken in a plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

A new and delicious twist on a regular risotto. This Parmesan Farro Risotto in a combination with Herbed Chicken makes an easy and hearty dish for a casual get-together. Get the recipe.

Chicken Thighs with Grapes, Thyme & Smoked Paprika

Chicken Thighs with Grapes, Thyme & Smoked Paprika close up.
Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

This easy chicken thigh dish, Chicken with Grapes, Thyme and Smoked Paprika, features roasted grapes accented with savory thyme and smoked paprika. You can put it together in less time than it takes for the oven to preheat. Get the recipe.

Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs on a plate.
Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings

Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the juiciest and most tender meat under a wonderfully crispy chicken skin. This family favorite comfort food has only 4 basic ingredients, plus the chicken thighs, and can be customized to fit Whole30, paleo, or keto diet. Get the recipe.

Baked Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs

Apricot glazed chicken and veggies in a sheet pan.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

One-Pan dinners have never been easier. Crispy baked Apricot Glazed Chicken thighs, fingerling potatoes, carrots and broccoli make a delicious and fast weeknight meal for the whole family. Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry

Coconut chicken curry with rice in a bowl.
Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry

Easy & healthy Coconut Chicken Curry made in an Instant Pot in just 30 minutes! This is simple Indian chicken curry recipe is made with ginger, garlic, onions alongside flavorful spices, and finished with creamy coconut milk. Pair this dairy-free & gluten-free curry with fragrant basmati rice. Get the recipe.

Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers

Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers in a pan close up.
Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings

Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers is a set it and forget it weeknight dinner the whole family will love.  The chicken gets so tender and the sauce is full of salty flavor from the olives. Get the recipe.

Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken

Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken.
Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

This dish for Spiced Yogurt Grilled Chicken features skinless, boneless chicken thighs, which we love for their juiciness and quick cooking. You could substitute pieces of skinless, boneless breast but do make sure not to overcook as breasts dry out more easily. Get the recipe.

Roman Chicken Cacciatore

Roman Chicken Cacciatore on a plate.
Photo credit: Coley Cooks

Roman Chicken Cacciatore is an easy, inexpensive and incredibly delicious weeknight dinner. Bone-in chicken thighs slowly braised in a flavorful sauce made from white wine, vinegar, garlic and rosemary.  Get the recipe.

Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens

Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens in a skillet.
Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings

Try this hearty, healthy Mediterranean Skillet 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 recipe.

Harissa Chicken Thighs

Harissa chicken on a plate.
Photo credit: Low Carb Africa

Harissa chicken thighs is a spicy, flavorful chicken dish with a complex flavor, made using harissa chile paste. It is versatile, and you can easily control the heat level so all your family members can enjoy it! Get the recipe.

Artichoke Chicken Pasta

Artichoke Chicken Pasta in a bowl. Close up.
Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry

This artichoke chicken pasta is a deliciously different option for dinner tonight! Artichoke hearts are something I personally love. Mini Chef doesn’t care for them, but for me, they are a delicious treat from time to time. Get the recipe.

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Grilled Chicken Thighs on a board with some ketchup aside.
Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

Who doesn’t love a juicy, flavorful piece of grilled chicken thigh? Not only is it tender and delicious, but it’s also a healthier choice compared to other cuts of meat. This simple recipe is perfect for both weekday dinners and weekend barbecues. Using basic ingredients, the chicken thighs are marinated to soak up all the incredible flavors before hitting the grill. Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Instant pot chicken thighs close up.
Photo credit: Low Carb Africa

These juicy instant pot chicken thighs with sauce will become a family favorite! Serve it over mashed cauliflower or keto rice for a delectable low carb dinner. Get the recipe.

Balsamic Chicken with Peaches

Balsamic Chicken with Peaches on a platter.
Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

Juicy chicken thighs, peaches, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and rosemary come together in our one-pan Balsamic Chicken with Peaches. Get the recipe.

Slow-Cooker Mustard Chicken And Potatoes

Mustard chicken and potatoes in a bowl of a slow cooker.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Crockpot Mustard Chicken with Potatoes is all about turning a classic dinner recipe into an easy, hearty, and delicious meal the whole family will love. You can’t go wrong with this one! Get the recipe.

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken

Vietnamese chicken on a green plate.
Photo credit: Pups With Chopsticks

This Grilled Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken recipe is incredibly quick and easy to prepare, loaded with flavor from the lemongrass chicken marinade and grilled to perfection to give you a delicious sweet and savory, juicy grilled chicken that can be served in many different ways. Get the recipe.

Normandy Chicken

Normandy Chicken in a baking dish.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

Normandy Chicken, known in France as “Poulet à la Normande”, is a warm, creamy fall dinner favorite that makes enough to feed the whole family. It combines garlic, onions, herbs, apple cider, and even a bit of brandy, with slowly braised whole chicken legs. Get the recipe.

French Mustard Chicken

How To Make Mustard Chicken
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Prepare to fall madly in love with this Creamy Dreamy Mustard Chicken Recipe. Classic French dish that tastes outstanding. Get the recipe.

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo close up.
Photo credit: My Gorgeous Recipes

Filipino Chicken Adobo, a delicious recipe made with chicken thighs cooked in a delicious adobo marinade. It is a super easy dish to make from scratch with just a few ingredients. Serve it with rice, salad or any other side of your choice, and enjoy the best homemade dinner tonight. Get the recipe.

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