Has this ever happened to you? You don’t know what to eat for dinner, and you just grab a package of chicken thighs from the freezer or throw one in the shopping cart. But then you don’t know what to do with it when it’s time for dinner.
These 20 chicken thigh recipes are the ones you need to know and have on hand so you can easily make a dinner with those chicken thighs!
Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs
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With a simple but delicious rub, these smoked boneless chicken thighs are super tender and flavorful. Just serve with your favorite BBQ sauce. Talk about easy!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs
One Pan Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mustard Sauce
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One-pan recipes are a lifesaver on busy weeknights. This Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mustard Sauce meal combines crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs with a rich and slightly tangy mustard cream sauce—all made in a single skillet. With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, it’s an effortless and versatile dinner you’ll make again and again.
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Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs With Green Beans
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These Pan-fried chicken thighs are a simple and delicious one-skillet dish. With olives and green beans, this recipe is an entire meal! Add this to your regular lineup of weeknight meals for a healthy and hearty recipe that requires very little cleanup.
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Easy Italian Baked Chicken
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This is a simple and delicious Italian Baked Chicken with just five ingredients in 30 minutes! Make this recipe once, and it will quickly become your favorite of all Italian chicken recipes!
Get the Recipe: Easy Italian Baked Chicken
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
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These are the easiest Cast-Iron Chicken Thighs. They only require a few minutes of hands-on cooking time, a few simple ingredients, and a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet.
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Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
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It really doesn’t get any easier than 5-ingredient Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs- or yummier! The obvious shortcut is the Instant Pot, but another one uses bottled teriyaki sauce instead of making one from scratch so it’s super easy.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Easy Chicken Biryani
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A one-pan, easy version of this Indian-inspired chicken and rice dish. It’s full of fragrant spices, bright colors, and delicious flavors. And the best part is that it’s cooked in one pan and full of shortcuts.
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Chicken Thighs in Honey and Mustard Sauce
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These juicy chicken thighs are drenched in a sweet, tangy honey mustard sauce and will be a surefire hit for dinner tonight.
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Air Fryer Fried Chicken
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This Air Fryer Fried Chicken is everything you love about fried chicken for two but healthier without frying oil! Crispy and golden on the outside while remaining juicy on the inside, it’s the perfect balance of flavor and crunch in every bite.
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Crispy Chicken Burger
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These homemade chicken sandwiches are crispy on the outside, juicy and tender from the inside and served with delicious sauce. If you like chicken burgers or fried chicken, this recipe will make you happy.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Sandwich Recipe | Crispy Chicken Burger
Creamy Goat Cheese Veggie Chicken Pasta
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This Creamy Goat Cheese Veggie Chicken Pasta recipe is perfect when a creamy pasta craving hits. It calls for one zucchini, a few mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and small amounts of other vegetables.
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Baked Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe
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These crispy but tender, juicy honey mustard chicken thighs are topped with a delicious honey mustard sauce made with fresh herbs and spices. They are baked to perfection in under one hour.
Get the Recipe: Baked Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe
Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
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These Oven-baked lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are a delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs seasoned with a zesty blend of lemon pepper, garlic, paprika, and herbs.
Get the recipe: Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Skillet Chicken Thighs With Potatoes
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You’ll love these flavorful skillet chicken thighs with crispy skin and a delicious pan sauce served with potatoes and carrots.
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Miso Jidori Chicken Thighs
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These Miso Jidori Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and dressed in a rich, umami-packed miso sauce. These scrumptious thighs require minimal effort and make a flavorful main course or topping for ramen or a rice bowl.
Get the Recipe: Miso Jidori Chicken Thighs
Easy Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs
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This easy recipe for Greek Lemon Chicken is made with juicy chicken thighs marinated in a super flavorful lemon and garlic marinade. Pan-seared and then baked to golden perfection, enjoy this delicious chicken recipe with all of your favorite Greek-inspired side dishes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs
Grilled Chicken Thighs With Easy Marinade Recipe
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You’ll love this super easy (and delicious) recipe for Grilled Chicken Thighs. Lightly charred outside and packed with flavor from the simple, flavor-packed fast marinade. The marinade is made with simple ingredients, and you probably already have everything you need!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
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These slow-cooker chicken thighs are not just a high-protein meal; they’re a high-protein dinner that’s perfect for meal prepping in several ways.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Chicken Soup With Butternut Squash
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This low-carb and keto-friendly chicken soup with butternut squash is a comforting, high-protein meal that is perfect for cold weather!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Soup with Butternut Squash
Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs With Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce
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This gluten-free dinner recipe uses boneless chicken thighs, making it easy for weeknights! It’s super tender, and this baked teriyaki chicken is coated in a sweet, gluten-free teriyaki sauce.
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs (With Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce)
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