Chicken thighs are a delicious option for your favorite chicken recipes. Not only are they easier to cook, but they also don’t dry out like chicken breasts, so they are tender and full of flavor. Plus, chicken thighs are more affordable than other cuts of chicken. Check out these 23 easy chicken thigh recipes to make for the family!
Lisa’s Air Fryer Fried Chicken
“I whipped up this recipe last night for our family and hubby said it tasted just like KFC. But this is way healthier as it’s cooked with no oil. Got to love that, right? :)” – Lisa
Sweet and Sour Grilled Teriyaki Chicken (fajitas)
“You will need a large foil pan for the grill. This is a fantastic summer grilled dish combining teriyaki chicken with sweet and sour onions and peppers. All can be done on the grill. Wait for the major raves – sweet and sour and teriyaki, what could be better? – Allison
Crock Pot Chicken ‘n Noodles
“My family loves this recipe! It is hearty and most definitely comfort food. Not only is it simple, it only requires 4 ingredients (besides the salt & pepper to taste).” – Missy
Chipotle Lime Chicken
“I use thighs for this however, you can use whatever you choose. This is a very easy and cost efficient recipe to feed a crowd.” – Lou
One-pan Paprika Roast Chicken
“A one-pan meal of paprika roasted chicken with roast green beans and lemon smashed potatoes!” – Kevin
Chicken Paprika with Sour Cream
“A delicious family recipe that is always a hit. Pretty and tasty enough to serve to dinner guests. It has a little kick to it from Serrano chiles and you can add more or less, or leave them out completely… it is still yummy!” – Carol
Chicken and Tomato Gravy
“I have fond memories of going on vacation with my grandparents in their travel trailer. Every day we stopped at a campground and my grandmother cooked dinner. I remember her making something like this though I never had her exact recipe. I have experimented with this recipe until I felt it was close to hers or at least until it tasted as I remembered. Hope you and your family enjoy it also.” – Kathy
Chicken Stew Francais With Parsley Dumplings
“I created this recipe one cold winter day with ingredients I had on hand. It is a delicious, flavorful stick-to-your-ribs chicken recipe. Adding the white wine and dried tarragon gives it that ‘continental’ taste. Serve with a nice crisp green salad and you’ve got a complete meal.” – Susan
Lime & Lemon Chili Chicken for the Crock Pot
“This is a staple for my low-carb tendencies! However, I love this dumped all over my Cilantro Lime Rice. So flavorful and easy. The aroma while cooking definitely causes some salivating.” – Heather
Keto Creamy Chicken
“This past week was a little wacky for me and I didn’t get as many meals cooked as I normally do. Last week we had my birthday and I do not cook that day. This Keto Creamy Chicken makes eight servings and is perfect for meal prepping for the week.” – Debbie
Spanish Chicken and Rice
“I now use boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces, lightly seasoned with the spices and Spanish chorizo sausages sliced and browned.” – Pam
Semi-Spicy Grilled Chicken (Kat)
“I like spicy, Joe doesn’t like so spicy, so I made this a semi-spicy, you can use whatever chicken pieces you want, I used thighs and de-boned them. This has really good taste. ” – Kathy
My 10 Year Old’s Chicken
“My son Devin is a real foodie and LOVES to be with me in the kitchen. He decided he was going to make an Italian-style chicken. This is HIS recipe. He hopes you enjoy it.” – Beth
Ginger-Citrus Chicken Thighs off the Grill
“I did the grill today. Chicago was a balmy 61 degrees, YAY! I used a basic marinade of ginger, garlic, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a few more ingredients. I left the skin on because my kids love crispy skin. A green salad and cheddar biscuits set it off. Good eating.” – Iris
Chicken Adobo Enchilada Bake
“In order to make this as healthy as possible, I avoided using soy sauce as well as a lot of salt. I used a smaller amount of Adobo seasoning and, to make up for the flavor, I used extra garlic, and added paprika, and honey. The saltiness of the enchilada sauce and the fattiness of regular cheese makes up for the rest of the lower-sodium, lower-fat ingredients. This is a ‘healthier’ dish that still has a ton of flavor! Filipino – Mexican fusion!” – Monica
Bonnie’s Blue Ribbon Roast Chicken With Vegetables
“This recipe is so simple to make. It is a great dish for unexpected company because everyone I feed it to loves it. It is packed with tons of flavor, so don’t skimp on the vegetables. They go very fast! Since you are making this a one-pan meal, you will also have time to visit with your guests while it is cooking. Enjoy, my friends!” – Bonnie
Chicken Katsu
“Chicken Katsu is often found on most Japanese, Hawaiian and Korean restaurant menus. These delectable deep fried chicken pieces with a side of dipping sauce We love chicken Katsu served on a bed of cabbage slices and placed next to a scoop of rice and Macaroni salad.” – Teresa
Man Catching Fried Chicken
“This chicken promises to ‘catch a man’. If he doesn’t take the bait, then he isn’t worth having!” – Leah
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
“Everyone has their own way of making chicken and sausage gumbo, and this is my version. After looking as several diferent recipes I picked out the ingredients I liked, changed the quantities a bit, and put this together. I believe my version is pretty close to Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar in New Orleans, but mine is so good that I wouldn’t change a thing!” – Donna
Chicken and Potato Waffles
“Take off on chicken and waffles… pure country. Hope ya all enjoy it.” – Dave
Chicken Thighs Herbs de Provence
“I bought a lovely tin of Herbs de Provence at the local farmer’s market and needed to use them. This is what I came up with and it was delicious. I love chicken thighs but I believe this would work for breast as well.” – Mary Ann
Monika’s Moroccan Chicken
“I had this plate once at Epcot Center in Orlando, Fl. So, remembering the flavors, I came up with my own version of it (minus the cinnamon).” – Monika
Dakdoritang – Korean Spicy Chicken
“My husband LOVES spicy Asian dishes, so it wasn’t a surprise when a friend asked me for a good Korean dish. The red potatoes add a mild sweetness to counteract the hot spices, but you can use regular potatoes, too.” – Patty