Chicken Thigh Recipes For Easy Weeknight Dinners

Don’t underestimate the potential of chicken thighs for creating delectable weeknight dinners. Whether you’re firing up the grill, baking in the oven, or whipping up a stovetop creation, the options for chicken thigh recipes are limitless. From the timeless charm of classic BBQ chicken to the bold flavors of spicy curry, these recipes are guaranteed to gratify any craving. So, snag a pack of chicken thighs and prepare to dazzle your family and friends with these mouthwatering and effortlessly crafted dishes.

Shoyu Chicken

Shoyu Chicken is marinated in a soy, brown sugar marinade with a little bit of spice from the cayenne pepper. It’s easy to whip up the marinade in the morning, head off to work and saute the chicken in under 30 minutes when you get home. {gluten free}
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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 powder makes this chicken so flavorful, your whole family will love it.
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Mediterranean Skillet Chicken With Greens

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!
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Keto 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.
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Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

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.
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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and gluten free. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best!
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Sheet Pan Chicken And Brussels Sprouts

I know you are all super busy so I have a quick and easy dinner for you! This Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussels sprouts is a no-brainer winner of a chicken dinner that will please even the pickiest eaters in your house.
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

This recipe for Hawaiian BBQ chicken is so easy. It’s a delicious combination of chicken, BBQ sauce, pineapple, and more. Chicken is a neutral-tasting option and suits all kinds of flavors, so pairing it up with Hawaiian ingredients works perfectly. This dish is a great idea if you’re having a party and want to make something guaranteed to get everyone excited! It really is a winning combo.
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Creamy Chicken Mushroom Recipe (Easy + Healthy!)

This Creamy Chicken Mushroom recipe is a healthy and flavorful dinner that is ready in only 30 minutes. Made with garlic chicken thighs and a delicious mushroom sauce that’s made creamy with healthy cashew butter. Spoon the sauce over mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, steamed rice, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
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Mediterranean Lemon Chicken With Potatoes

Chicken gets an upgrade in this gorgeous lemony Mediterranean chicken recipe. All you need is your favorite Dutch Oven and a little under an hour. Get ready for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired feast that is also gluten-free and low-carb diet friendly.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy to make and delicious Mexican chicken recipe. Chicken thighs are marinated then seared until charred and crispy.
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Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs

You’re going to love these Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs! They’re seasoned with dry rub, then completely cooked in a skillet, making them crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside. This is an easy weeknight dinner recipe that comes together in about 25 minutes total!
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Chicken Puttanesca (Deliciously Easy Recipe!)

One taste of this chicken puttanesca and you will fall in love with it. Crispy chicken thighs simmer slowly in the savory tomato, olive, and anchovy sauce, making them utterly tender and irresistible. Made with just a few basic pantry staples, the puttanesca sauce forms the perfect richly-flavored base for the chicken.
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Sriracha Lime Chicken Skillet

This sriracha lime chicken skillet is an easy dinner that’s spicy, refreshing and cooked in one pan!
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Sweet And Spicy Glazed Chicken Thighs

My Glazed Pork Chops recipe has been viral for several years because it’s ridiculously easy, super tasty, and the sweet and spicy glaze helps keep the pork chops nice and moist. While I’ve often told people that the glaze works just as well on chicken, I had yet to showcase that particular combo on the blog.
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Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet

This cashew chicken skillet is an easy, one-pan meal with lots of fresh basil flavor and a quick savory sweet sauce that’s perfect over some rice.
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Balsamic Chicken Skillet

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! Sometimes I get really excited about recipes. Can you tell? This Balsamic Chicken Skillet is one of those recipes. It’s just so freaking easy, the flavor is big, and it looks all pretty and fancy. 😀 I love it and I hope you will too.
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Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are going to have you forgetting that fried chicken is even a thing! You’ll love how perfectly juicy, crispy, and downright easy this chicken is to make.
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Instant Pot Bbq Chicken Thighs

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs made in the pressure cooker are one of our favorite ways to make chicken! They are always moist, juicy, and tender, and the flavors are amazing. Made with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, BBQ sauce, and the perfect blend of seasonings to give this BBQ chicken a little extra kick your whole family will rave over.
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Blackened Chicken Thighs In Garlic Butter Sauce

Just wait until you try this savory and simple dish. The flavor that this Blackened Chicken Thighs in Garlic Butter Sauce brings to the table is going to be like nothing you’ve ever had before. This recipe is a bit different than our Crock Pot Chicken Thighs Recipe but both are a must-have meal to try.
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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs Bone In

Crock Pot Chicken Thighs are tender and full of flavor with this simple sweet and spicy sauce and seasoning mixture. Delicious bone in chicken thighs are smothered with a blend of spices and garlic and covered in a mouthwatering sauce. It’s an easy family dinner everyone enjoys, so don’t expect any leftovers!
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

This air fryer chicken thighs recipe is pure, tasty comfort food! This recipe serves up juicy and flavorful chicken every single time, with minimal cleanup. Plus it takes less than 30 minutes to cook, so you can treat yourself and your family with this delicious dish without spending all night in the kitchen.
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Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

If you’re looking for a delicious baked chicken dish with maple and mustard flavors, maple mustard chicken is just the meal! This classic recipe combines maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic, and other seasonings to create an amazing flavor combination.
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Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs

This baked lemon chicken thighs recipe is moist and delightful. Lemon is the perfect pairing with chicken. But that’s not all. Add plump mushrooms with my mix of seasonings and this recipe is especially delicious!
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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Instant pot chicken thighs are pressure cooked to perfection with mushrooms and onions in chicken broth, then mixed into a creamy sour cream sauce. This dreamy meal is perfect for meal prepping and easy weeknight dinners!
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Grilled Chicken Thighs

Grilled chicken thighs are such a killer, underrated meal. They’re super easy, quick, and utterly delicious.
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Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs are the workhorse of the weeknight dinner world, in my opinion. Deliciously tasty with very little input or work, they pack a big punch without being overly demanding.
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Grilled Achiote Chicken +Video

This mouthwatering Grilled Achiote Chicken is a tasty way to enjoy the warm summer months. It’s a juicy and satisfying dinner option that’s bursting with flavor.
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Pan Fried Chicken Thighs

Try these easy pan-fried chicken thighs for a great, flavorful alternative to chicken breasts. I use boneless skinless thighs, which are ready in less than 20 minutes!
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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

Your whole family will fall in love with the taste and texture of these easy air fryer boneless chicken thighs. And its quick cook time makes it the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

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.
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Pollo a la Mostaza (mustard chicken thighs)

Pollo a la mostaza is a juicy and tender chicken laced with creamy Dijon sauce. This insanely appetizing mustard chicken recipe is perfect for dinner any weeknight.
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Our Favorite Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

The best grilled chicken thigh marinade recipe is the same as my grilled drumsticks recipe for good reason – it’s simple AND delicious! The soy sauce in the grilled chicken thigh marinade doesn’t really give it Asian flavors, but imparts a savory flavor and browns the chicken so well. One try and you’ll be hooked.
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2-Ingredient Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs

You won’t believe how simple and easy this crockpot pesto chicken recipe is! Made with just chicken thighs and pesto (plus salt and pepper!), this chicken essentially cooks itself in the slow cooker, leaving you with pieces of chicken that have tons of flavor and are super juicy.
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4-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Gravy with Noodles

This crockpot chicken and gravy recipe is a great choice for weeknights when you want something comforting, filling, and delicious – without a lot of prep time to make it happen. It’s a simple recipe with juicy chicken with the perfect texture in a savory sauce served over tender egg noodles.
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Instant Pot Coq Au Vin Blanc

A quick and easy white wine Coq au Vin served over smashed baby red potatoes. A satisfying and extremely tasty dinner perfect for any day of the week! Recipe instructions included for both an Instant Pot and a slow cooker.

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