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Chicken Thighs

Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are more flavorful than white meat chicken pieces but they also are higher in fat. It's this fat that keeps them from drying out when cooking making them a good choice for recipes that use higher heat or longer cooking times.

Many times you can substitute thighs for other parts of the chicken with only minor adjustments to cooking time (they cook slower typically than white meat)



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recipe for slow cooker chicken in red wine

Slow Cooker Chicken In Red Wine

Made with pearl onions, black pepper, salt, dried thyme, garlic, bay leaves, dry red wine, mushrooms, chicken broth, all-purpose flour

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker peachy chicken thighs with sweet potatoes and onion

Slow Cooker Peachy Chicken Thighs With Sweet Potatoes And Onion

Made with peach preserves, cornstarch, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, onion, water

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken gianni

Chicken Gianni

Made with Chinese chili sauce, whole cloves, garlic, fresh ginger, parsley, green bell peppers, carrots, olive oil, onions, button mushrooms


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker sofrito chicken

Slow Cooker Sofrito Chicken

Made with olive oil, sofrito, garlic, celery, kosher salt, skinless, boneless chicken thighs, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for indonesian chicken

Indonesian Chicken

Made with peanut butter, skinless chicken thighs, garlic, soy sauce, fresh ginger root, sesame oil, cayenne pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for burgundy chicken

Burgundy Chicken

Made with bay leaf, chicken broth, red wine, olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, ham, boneless skinless chicken thighs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for moroccan chicken with saffron couscous

Moroccan Chicken with Saffron Couscous

Made with ground saffron, cumin, boneless chicken thighs, butter, olive oil, onion, cinnamon stick, water, seedless fresh dates, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker peachy chicken

Slow Cooker Peachy Chicken

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried basil, water, peach preserves, skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker smothered buttermilk chicken with peas over biscuits

Slow Cooker Smothered Buttermilk Chicken With Peas Over Biscuits

Made with buttermilk, boneless skinless chicken thighs, carrots, onion, water, margarine or butter, salt, black pepper, bay leaf...

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hawaiian garlic chicken

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Garlic Chicken

Made with water, cornstarch, vegetable oil, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, fresh ginger root, pineapple tidbits

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for asian chicken thighs

Asian Chicken Thighs

Made with black pepper, vegetable oil, jalapeno, red bell pepper, green onions, garlic, ginger root, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken thighs with lemon-artichoke sauce

Chicken Thighs With Lemon-Artichoke Sauce

Made with artichoke hearts, lemon, chicken thighs, black pepper, salt, olive oil, garlic, oregano, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fried cheese-stuffed chicken thighs

Fried Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Made with vegetable oil, lemon pepper seasoning, flour, chicken thighs, Swiss cheese, bacon, egg whites, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican chicken thighs with olives

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Thighs With Olives

Made with rice, stuffed olives, water, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, chicken thighs, tomato paste

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken fricassee with apples and sour cream sauce

Chicken Fricassee With Apples And Sour Cream Sauce

Made with mashed potatoes or noodles, sour cream, skinless, boneless chicken thighs, all-purpose flour, dried marjoram, buttermilk, apples, onions...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cajun chicken and shrimp

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken And Shrimp

Made with celery, onion, unsalted diced tomatoes, quick cooking tapioca, dried basil, tomatoes with green chilies, medium shrimp, frozen sliced okra, cooked long...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken thighs with onions and wilted arugula

Chicken Thighs With Onions And Wilted Arugula

Made with arugula or baby spinach, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, red onion, chicken thighs, salt, black pepper, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy mayonnaise chicken

Easy Mayonnaise Chicken

Made with cornflakes, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic salt, black pepper, chicken thighs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vietnamese vermicelli salad with lemongrass chicken

Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad with Lemongrass Chicken

Made with limes, vegetable oil, rice vermicelli noodles, shallot, tamarind puree, rice vinegar, lime, fish sauce, sugar

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker bavarian chicken thighs

Slow Cooker Bavarian Chicken Thighs

Made with boneless chicken thighs, sauerkraut, French salad dressing

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for rum island chicken thighs

Rum Island Chicken Thighs

Made with Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, garlic, cayenne pepper, rum, peanut oil, fresh cilantro, butter or olive oil spread, lime

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for greek chicken and vegetable ragout

Greek Chicken And Vegetable Ragout

Made with egg yolks, carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, white wine, garlic, salt, artichoke hearts, egg

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mustard and beer chicken

Mustard And Beer Chicken

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, mustard, beer, garlic, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ginger chili chicken

Ginger Chili Chicken

Made with sprig cilantro, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, lime or lemon juice, dry mustard, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, ginger root, green chilies, lemon or lime

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blue corn chicken with corn and tomato salsa

Blue Corn Chicken with Corn and Tomato Salsa

Made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, salt and pepper, eggs, blue corn chips, nonstick cooking spray, corn, tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french cold chicken thighs served with potatoes in salad

French Cold Chicken Thighs Served With Potatoes In Salad

Made with laurel, thyme, wine vinegar, peanut oil, chicken thighs, potatoes, onions, chives, pink berries, coriander seeds


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chicken thighs italiano

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Italiano

Made with water, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, ripe olives, capers, dried oregano, salt, dried rosemary

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for scallion chicken

Scallion Chicken

Made with green onions, shallots, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, chicken thighs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for steamed chinese chicken with shiitake mushrooms

Steamed Chinese Chicken With Shiitake Mushrooms

Made with chicken thighs, dried shiitake mushrooms, cornstarch, dried turnip, salt, lop cheung, white pepper, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce

Method:   rice cooker/steamer
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken and vegetable bake

Slow Cooker Chicken And Vegetable Bake

Made with Italian salad dressing, water chestnuts, chicken thighs, salt and pepper, garlic powder, frozen mixed vegetables, whole potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for roast chicken thighs with lime juice and ginger

Roast Chicken Thighs With Lime Juice And Ginger

Made with salt, honey, garlic, chicken thighs, limes, lemon grass, red chilies, fresh ginger, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours




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