43 of Our Best Chicken Thigh Recipes

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43 of Our Best Chicken Thigh Recipes1/43 Grilled Huli Huli Chicken 156 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I lived in Hawaii, I got this recipe for chicken marinated in a ginger-soy sauce from a friend. Huli means “turn” in Hawaiian and refers to turning the meat on the grill. —Sharon Boling, San Diego, California Hawaiian-inspired grilled chicken thighs are addictively sweet and savory. After a simple marinade, the chicken is seared on the grill. “Huli” means “to turn,” and as the thighs cook,

you’ll turn them often, brushing with more delicious sauce

you’ll turn them often, brushing with more delicious sauce. Serve with your favorite barbecue side dish. 2/43 Thai Chicken Thighs 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These very tender and moist chicken thighs come with a tangy peanut butter sauce that is irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin This mouth-watering chicken tastes as good as Thai takeout but is easy to make in the slow cooker. Spicy peanut sauce (made with items you’ve already got in your pantry) sets the dish apart. 3/43

I assemble it in the morning, then put it in the oven just before dinner

Greek Chicken Bake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As soon as the weather turns cold, I know it’s time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it in the morning, then put it in the oven just before dinner. —Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois Want to make this sheet pan dinner extra quick? Assemble the chicken in the morning and pop the tray into the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, simply turn on the oven and slide it in—easy! Can’t enough of the

Greek flavors?

Greek flavors? Check out these Greek Easter recipes perfect for all of your celebrations. 4/43 Fiery Sweet Chicken Thighs Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish combines my love of spicy Thai food with a sweet, almost barbecue-like sauce. You can’t beat the slow-cooker convenience! —Eve Gray, Marietta, Georgia A sweet barbecue-style sauce balances the spicy heat of the chiles in this Thai-inspired recipe. Cooking for a crowd? Dial down the heat by reducing the red chili paste in the slow cooker; spice lovers can add

a bit directly into their bowls

a bit directly into their bowls. 5/43 Slow-Cooker Chicken Stroganoff 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Stroganoff Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is creamy, warm, satisfying and fairly inexpensive—and it needs just a few ingredients! Who could ask for more on a cold winter evening? I will admit, though, that I have been known to make it during summer, too. —Jason Kretzer, Grants Pass, Oregon This cozy, creamy chicken dish is a classic for a reason. It’s especially satisfying on

a wintry night

a wintry night. Since it’s made in the slow cooker, the cooking time is mostly hands-off, but you do need to add the mushrooms toward the end of cooking, so plan your schedule accordingly. 6/43 Cilantro-Lime Chicken 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cilantro-Lime Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a working mom and home cook, I strive to have fabulous flavor-packed dinners that make my family smile. Nothing is more awesome than a slow-cooker recipe that makes it seem as though you’ve

been cooking in the kitchen all day!

been cooking in the kitchen all day! —Mari Smith, Ashburn, Virginia Seasoned with southwestern-inspired spices, this slow-cooker chicken dish is versatile. Serve the full thighs with rice and a fresh salad for a dressier meal, or shred the meat and serve alongside tortillas and taco fillings. 7/43 Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I just love this black pepper chicken recipe, and the aroma is out of this world! The dish is slightly sweet and very peppery, so you may

want to serve it over white or brown rice to tame the heat

want to serve it over white or brown rice to tame the heat. —Barbie Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota A kick of pepper adds an exclamation point to this saucy stir-fry. Using boneless skinless thighs results in super-juicy chicken. Feel free to add veggies to the pan; mushrooms, water chestnuts, chopped broccoli or sliced scallions would be delicious. 8/43 Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sheet-pan chicken curry is a quick way to get

a meal on the table without fuss

a meal on the table without fuss. Everyone loves it, and it’s healthy to boot! Serve it with a side of jasmine rice. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho This easy one-pan dinner features deliciously seasoned chicken and vegetables. While cauliflower is a natural match with the curry spice, you may swap in other veggies, such as broccoli, sweet potatoes, winter squash or red potatoes. 9/43 Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This air-fryer chicken thighs recipe creates meat that is crispy on the outside but

super juicy on the inside

super juicy on the inside. The paprika and garlic seasoning blend comes through beautifully. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen This simple, tasty chicken thigh recipe is a great template. You can easily adjust the spices to suit a variety of cuisines: Swap in curry powder for an Indian-inspired dish, garlic and Italian seasoning for a great pasta topper or smoky Ancho chiles for a southwestern-inspired plate. 10/43 Mango Chicken Thighs with Basil-Coconut Sauce 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mango Chicken Thighs with Basil-Coconut Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe brings the restaurant to my home kitchen. And it’s easy, too! The meal comes together quickly and fills my kitchen with wonderful aromas. If there are any leftovers, with a quick reheat the next day, they’re just as good!. —Kathi Jones-DelMonte Rochester, NY Coconut lovers, rejoice! Here’s a savory dinner recipe that showcases the sweet, creamy richness of coconut milk. This tasty curry—not too spicy and studded with sweet mangos and fresh basil—will appeal to even the less adventurous eaters in the family. 11/43 Peanut Butter Chicken 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

—John Ginn, Carlisle, Pennsylvania A twist on the

Chicken with Peanut Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Served on a bed of rice, this saucy chicken skillet from Karen Holland of Winnipeg, Manitoba, will quickly become one of your favorites. 12/43 Savory Mustard Chicken and Stuffing Waffles Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Adding mustard to the chicken coating adds a tang that’s amazing with the savory waffles and sweet maple syrup. —John Ginn, Carlisle, Pennsylvania A twist on the

—Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

southern favorite of chicken and waffles, this meal makes a delightful breakfast for dinner. The crispy chicken thighs may be deep-fried in a skillet or cooked in an air fryer. 13/43 Moroccan Apricot Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chili sauce, apricots and Moroccan seasoning create an incredible sauce for slow-cooked chicken thighs. Traditional Moroccan apricot chicken typically includes chili pepper paste, but I use chili sauce in my version. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois This top-rated chicken dinner won our Recipe of the

Year in 2021!

Year in 2021! It’s a great way to try aromatic Moroccan flavors, which playfully balance sweet, savory and tart. While you may need to pick up ras el hanout seasoning, the other ingredients are likely in your pantry already. 14/43 Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone needs an easy meal. Try this sheet-pan chicken with roasted potatoes for a simple and tasty meal guaranteed to please the whole family. If you use fresh lemon juice, garnish each serving with a

little lemon zest for bright flavor

little lemon zest for bright flavor. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California Make this simple baked chicken recipe once, and you’ll discover a new back-pocket recipe for weeknight dinners all year round. The easy, lemony marinade requires only 30 minutes to season the chicken, and it doubles as a sauce. 15/43 Chicken Spareribs 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These inexpensive chicken thighs get all gussied up in a zippy sparerib-style sauce that’s irresistible —Janice Porterfield, Atlanta, Texas Love spareribs but want to lighten things up? Try this