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By Sidney Yang
Updated Mar 3, 2023
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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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This skillet chicken Thighs recipe with green beans is a snap to fix and is so addicting!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Garlic Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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This creamy mushroom chicken thighs recipe is the kind of weeknight dinner everyone raves about. Try our creamy chicken thighs and prepare yourself for rave reviews!
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3. Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach and Bacon
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This garlic butter chicken recipe with spinach and bacon is rich, creamy, and hearty - everyone will love it!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
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These chicken thighs and cauliflower rice recipe are the best low-carb and gluten-free dish for dinner!
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5. Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Baby Potatoes Skillet
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This easy one-pan chicken and potatoes recipe is SO simple and SO flavorful with its luscious garlic butter sauce!
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6. Asado Chicken Thighs and Sauteed Lemon Asparagus
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With less than 30mn to fix and cook, this Asado chicken and asparagus recipe is perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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7. Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet with Bacon
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Creamy mushroom chicken recipe - All of the delicious flavors of cream, mushroom, and bacon are packed into this delicious chicken dinner recipe!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Grilled Chicken Fajitas
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These grilled chicken fajitas are delicious comfort food everyone will go crazy for!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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This garlic mushroom chicken thighs recipe make the perfect dinner for a hungry crowd!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
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This garlic butter chicken thighs recipe is delicious and super nourishing. Skin-on bone-in chicken thighs are cooked in one skillet for easy prep and cleanup!
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11. Skillet Chicken Thighs in Sundried Tomato Parmesan Cream Sauce
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Easy and flavorful - This chicken thighs skillet recipe is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner ready in 30 minutes. Enjoy!
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12. Sheet-Pan Honey Chili Chicken with Veggies
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This sheet-pan chicken recipe is nourishing, nutritious and crazy delicious!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Butter Chicken
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Crisp-tender chicken thighs with the creamiest butter sauce ever!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Best Oven-Baked Chicken
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Tender and juicy oven baked chicken thighs are easy to make in one pan. The perfect weeknight or weekend recipe! Low-carb and Keto approved!
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15. Instant Pot Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken
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This Instant pot chicken recipe is ready in 30 minutes - Sweet, spicy, and fork-tender!
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16. Chicken Pesto Pasta
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A delicious dinner ready in 25 minutes from start to finish!
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17. Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Chicken
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Fall-off-the-bone chicken legs make for an effortless dinner ready in 30 minutes or less!
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18. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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These chicken lettuce wraps are so delicious - Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
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19. Paprika Chicken Thighs with Lemon Zucchini Skillet
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These easy and succulent paprika chicken thighs take only 25 minutes and are so addicting!
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20. Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Zucchini Noodles Skillet
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So much flavor and so easy to throw together! This skillet chicken recipe with zucchini noodles will make your weeknight way easier.
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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!
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Ingredients you need for the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
3 – 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs1 pound(450g) green beans, trimmed3 tablespoons butter, divided or (ghee for paleo diet)4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon onion powder1/4 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepperJuice of 1/2 lemon + lemon slices, for garnish1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock1 tablespoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha)1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
Directions
1.To make thelemon 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.Arrangegreen beansin 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 alarge skilletover 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, andpre-cooked green beansand 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 addcooked chicken thighs back to the pan and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning with pepperand 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 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. Countjust 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.
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