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These chicken thighs recipes are ridiculously easy to cook and have huge flavor with very little effort and are budget-friendly. These recipes include baked chicken thighs, Instant Pot chicken thighs, pan-seared chicken thighs, creamy chicken thighs recipes, and many more–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 Thigh Recipes: 20 Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes That Are Quick to Fix
1. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
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2. Garlic Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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3. Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
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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
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7. Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet with Bacon
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8. Grilled Chicken Fajitas
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9. Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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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
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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 Thigh 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 one-skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a snap to fix. The chicken thighs and green beans are cooked with lemon garlic butter sauce in the same pan. So addicting!
Ingredients you need for the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
Directions
How to Make this Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe:
1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. You want to remove excess moisture so the chicken will brown properly.
2. Combine the onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Rub the chicken thighs generously with the seasoning mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.
4. Arrange the green beans in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup (125ml) water and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes until almost done but still crisp.
5. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
6. Place the seasoned chicken thighs top side down in the hot skillet and cook, until golden, about 5-6 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs and cook another 5-6 minutes, until cooked through and a cooking thermometer displays 165°F (75°C). If the chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Adjust timing depending on the thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
7. 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.
8. Push green beans to the side, place the chicken back in the pan with the sauce, and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning chicken with pepper.
9. Serve the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs warm, 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 taste 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, and 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 thighs on the stovetop, bring your chicken thighs to room temperature before throwing them in the pan. The meat will cook 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.
What are the different methods to cook chicken thighs quickly?
- Baked chicken thighs: Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and spices of your choice. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. The cooking time is slightly shorter if you cook boneless chicken thighs.
- Grilled chicken thighs: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs on the grill, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Pan-seared chicken thighs: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and place the chicken thighs in the pan. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Pressure Cooker chicken thighs: Place the chicken thighs in the pressure cooker with 1 cup of chicken broth. Cook on high pressure for 8-10 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally.
