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    Published: May, 2024. Updated: May, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    22 Lip-Smacking Chicken Thigh Recipes That Are Pure Juicy Goodness

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    Chicken thighs are tasty, budget-friendly cuts that are perfect for whipping up quick and flavorful meals. From crispy-skinned wonders to slow cooker delights, we've got 22 juicy chicken thigh recipes that will have your family asking for seconds.

    No more boring chicken! We'll show you how to turn chicken thighs into delicious dinners, from sheet-pan to cast iron and grill. So skip the delivery menus and get ready to create restaurant-worthy meals in your own kitchen.

    Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

    Oven baked chicken thighs on a plate.
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    This oven baked chicken thighs recipe is a go-to one-pot recipe for busy weeknights that has a prep time of 5 minutes. It's a truly easy, family-friendly dish that delivers the juiciest chicken thighs straight from your oven. Get the recipe.

    Parmesan Farro Risotto with Herbed Chicken

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

    Spanish Chicken and Rice 

    Spanish chicken and rice in a pan.
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    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.

    Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs and Vegetables 

    Apricot glazed chicken and veggies in a sheet pan.
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    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.

    Salad with Grilled Chicken Thighs and Peaches

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    Combination of spices typical for Portuguese cuisine, makes this healthy salad full of flavor. It's so juicy and delicious. Get the recipe.

    Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Risotto

    Chicken and vegetable orzo risotto in a dutch oven.
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    One Pot Dinners have never been more delicious! If you're a fan of risotto, then you'll like this new twist on 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.

    Chicken and Butternut Squash Bake

    Chicken and butternut squash in a baking dish.
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    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.

    Zesty Italian Chicken with Dressing

    Zesty Italian Chicken with Dressing and green beans on a plate.
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    This Zesty Italian Chicken with Dressing Recipe is so quick and easy to prepare. With only TWO main steps, you will have this delicious meal on the table in no time! You will love this Italian dressing chicken recipe! Get the recipe.

    Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken Thighs

    Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken Thighs with some salad on a plate.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

    This straightforward recipe showcases a beautiful fusion of sweet and tangy, delivering a unique experience that your taste buds will relish. An irresistible caramelized glaze envelopes each chicken thigh, turning simple, ordinary chicken into a delicious culinary masterpiece. Get the recipe.

    Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

    Cast Iron Chicken Thighs in a skillet close up.
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    Cast Iron Chicken Thighs is a rich, creamy, flavorful dish that's simple to prepare, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. Perfectly baked chicken thighs are served with a rich and creamy garlic and lemon sauce. Get the recipe.

    Skillet Chicken With Bell Peppers And Tomatoes

    Cooked chicken thighs with bell peppers and tomatoes on a white plate.
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    This chicken thighs with bell peppers recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a dish that's wonderfully flavorful, with a crispy, golden brown exterior and a juicy, tender interior. Get the recipe.

    Chicken Paprikash

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

    This Chicken Paprikash recipe is a delicious one-pan weeknight dinner meal that features perfectly browned chicken that's braised in a creamy, sour cream based paprika sauce. What's best is that you only need some pantry staples to make this at home and it's a total crowd-pleaser! This is one of our favorite dinner meals that's kids and husband approved! Get the recipe.

    Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs

    Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs in a baking dish.
    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.

    Tuscan Chicken Thighs Recipe

    Tuscan Chicken Thighs close up.
    Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry

    These Tuscan chicken thighs can be made in three different ways. But no matter how you make them, they cook up fast and easy. Prep takes less than 10 minutes! Get the recipe.

    Balsamic Chicken with Peaches

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

    Chilli Chicken

    Chilli Chicken on a plate and one piece chili chicken is holding by chopsticks.
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    Make restaurant-style Chili Chicken at home with this easy recipe. Crispy and flavorful is how I would describe this Chili Chicken. Boneless chicken is marinated in flavorful sauces, fried until crispy, this is stir fried with lots of ginger, garlic, onions, bell peppers and sauces. Get the recipe.

    Mustard Chicken Recipe

    Creamy Mustard Chicken in a pan.
    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.

    Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

    Chicken Teriyaki and broccoli on a plate.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings

    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! Get the recipe.

    Easy Sesame Chicken

    Pieces of Sesame Chicken on a plate.
    Photo credit: Pups With Chopsticks

    This easy sesame chicken recipe is made with extra crispy and flavorful bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a delicious sweet and savory honey sesame sauce and tossed with toasted sesame seeds. If you're looking for a Chinese takeout dish for your takeout night, then this will be it! Try it today, and you may never want to order out again! Get the recipe.

    Roman Chicken Cacciatore

    Roman Chicken Cacciatore close up.
    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.

    Roasted Chicken Thighs

    Roasted Chicken Thighs on a board.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

    Enjoy flavorful and juicy roasted chicken thighs with this simple recipe. Perfect for a wholesome meal and pairs well with many sides. Get the recipe.

    Spicy Chicken and Rice Recipe

    Spicy Chicken and Rice in a pan with a scoop.
    Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

    When it comes to one pot wonders, this one pot chicken and rice recipe is as good as it gets! Easy clean up, adaptable, scalable and – most importantly – downright delicious, this is a recipe that will zoom straight to the top of your favorite easy recipes list. Get the recipe.

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