Chicken Thigh Recipes: 20 Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes for Family Dinners

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Chicken thighs recipes – Did you know chicken thighs are cheaper, tastier, and much easier to cook than chicken breasts? They’re extremely versatile and are delicious in curries, stews, and sheet pan dinners. Scroll down and find creative new ways to cook chicken thighs. This recipes roundup includes recipes for roasted chicken thighs, baked chicken thighs, slow cooker chicken thighs, chicken thighs in the Instant Pot, chicken tights casseroles, braised chicken thighs, and pan-seared chicken thighs. Enjoy!

Chicken Thigh Recipes: 20 Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes for Family Dinners

14 Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes - #chicken #recipes #eatwell101 - These chicken thighs recipes are cheap, easy, tasty!

What are the different methods to cook chicken thighs?

Grilled Chicken Thighs: Marinate the chicken thighs in your favorite sauce and seasonings. Grill over direct heat for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Baked Chicken Thighs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200ºC). Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and season with your favorite seasonings. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through. Boneless chicken thighs will cook quicker – around 5 minutes less.
Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, season with your favorite seasonings, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and cooking juices run clear.
Slow-Cooked Chicken Thighs: Place chicken thighs in the insert of your slow cooker. Add broth and seasonings of your choice. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Thighs: Place chicken thighs in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot. Add chicken broth and seasonings of your choice. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 5-8 minutes.

Tips on how to cook chicken thighs

Allow chicken thighs to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. If the meat is too cold, it will render a lot of moisture and cook unevenly, resulting in dry chicken thighs.
How to make chicken thighs with crispy skin: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Season the chicken all over with salt and paprika (you can use other spices as well). Rub the salt and spices into the skin with your hands. Preheat your favorite cast iron pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes with 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken thighs skin side down and allow them to cook for 8 minutes, without touching anything. You might want to use a splatter guard. Do not move the chicken around, just let the chicken thighs get nice and crusty. Move the cast iron skillet to the oven and let the chicken thighs continue to cook skin side down for 9 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook another 3 minutes. Remove chicken from the oven, transfer to a clean plate, and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting or serving.
If you cook chicken thighs in the Instant Pot or slow cooker, you might want to remove the skin as it contains fat. These methods of cooking preserve the fat content that drips to the sauce, resulting in a greasy dish, contrary to searing in the pan or baking, where we can easily discard the fat content of the chicken thighs.
How long to keep cooked chicken thighs: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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