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These chicken thighs recipes are ridiculously easy to cook and have huge flavor with very little effort, and budget-friendly. Perfect for fast weeknight dinners! From Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs ad Green Beans Skillet to Asado Chicken Thighs with Asparagus, these chicken thighs recipes will be on the table in half an hour or less. Enjoy!
Chicken Thighs Recipes: 20 Easy Chicken Thighs Recipes That Are Quick to Fix
1. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Garlic Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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3. Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
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5. Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Baby Potatoes Skillet
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6. Asado Chicken Thighs and Sauteed Lemon Asparagus
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet with Bacon
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
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11. Skillet Chicken Thighs in Sundried Tomato Parmesan Cream Sauce
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12. Sheet-Pan Honey Chili Chicken with Veggies
13. Butter Chicken
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14. Best Oven-Baked Chicken
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15. Instant Pot Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken
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16. Chicken Pesto Pasta
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17. Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Chicken
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18. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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19. Paprika Chicken Thighs with Lemon Zucchini Skillet
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20. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Noodles Skillet
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20 Easy Chicken Thighs Recipes That Are Quick to Fix: Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
by eatwell101
Yield: 3 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min
This skillet chicken Thighs recipe with green beans is a snap to fix and is so addicting!
Ingredients you need for the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
Directions
1. To make the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs recipe with green beans: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season chicken thighs generously with the spice mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.
2. Arrange green beans in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup (125ml) water. Cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes, until almost done but still crisp.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Lay the seasoned chicken thighs in one layer in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes then flip and cook another 5-6 minutes, until cooked through and a cooking thermometer displays 165°F (75°C). If chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Adjust timing depending on the thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, red crushed chili pepper flakes, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked to your liking. Add lemon juice and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.
5. Push green beans to the side and add cooked chicken thighs back to the pan and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning with pepper and serve the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs immediately, garnished with more crushed chili pepper, fresh parsley, and a slice of lemon if you like. Enjoy!
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Tips for chicken thigh recipes
- If you’re going for flavor, we do recommend you buy bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs. The skin locks in the moisture and we find bone-in chicken thighs just tastes more flavorful. It’s also cheaper compared to buying boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- When a recipe does not call for anything specific regarding seasoning, season your chicken thighs with a lot of herbs and spices. Count just under 1 teaspoon of combined spices per chicken thigh. Spices and herbs like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning are a good start and are guaranteed to bring up the best flavors when cooking chicken thighs, especially when it’s in the oven!
- When cooking chicken thigh on the stovetop, bring your chicken thighs at room temperature before throwing in the pan. The meat will evenly and will not likely stick to the pan.
- If you don’t eat all at once, you can store chicken thighs leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also keep cooked chicken thighs in the freezer for up to 3 months.
