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20-Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

20-Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes



Get the recipe: Chicken Skwers with Peanut Lime Dipping Sauce

Author: Jennifer Bartoli and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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20-Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Yogurt-Spiced Chicken with Grilled Tomato Kabobs

Charring the cherry tomatoes adds flavour, and they still hold their shape.

Get the recipe: Yogurt-Spiced Chicken with Grilled Tomato Kabobs
 

Image by: Jeff Coulson By: Irene Fong and The Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Thai Coconut Chicken Simmer

Fragrant with coconut, ginger and shallots, this bright flavored curry is best served over jasmine rice or rice noodles.

Get the recipe: Thai Coconut Chicken Simmer
 

By: Canadian Living Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Slow Cooker Lemon and Olive Chicken

This is a slow cooker version of one of The Test Kitchen's favourite braised chicken dishes

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Lemon and Olive Chicken
 

Image by: Yvonne Duivenvoorden By: Rheanna and The Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Slow Cooker White Bean and Kielbasa Chili

Kielbasa sausage gives this chili a hearty texture and lots of flavour.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker White Bean and Kielbasa Chili
 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Curry

This mild, sweet curry has all the comforting flavours of a curry without too much spice, making it a great choice for the entire family.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Curry
 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Fig Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Thighs

A sweet glaze makes grilled chicken shine-literally!

Get the recipe: Fig Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Thighs
 

Image by: Jeff Coulson By: Rheanna and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Grilled Rosemary-Mustard Chicken

Tender chicken thighs make a juicy canvas for painting on this rosemary and mustard glaze. 

Get the recipe: Grilled Rosemary-Mustard Chicken
 

By: Canadian Living Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi

I love Vietnamese food and have fond memories of bonding with my mother over hot bowls of pho and crispy fresh rolls.

Get the recipe:  Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
 

Image by: Ryan Brook By: Irene Fong and The Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Broccoli Couscous

Simple pantry ingredients make a flavourful sweet-and-sticky glaze for juicy chicken thighs.

Get the recipe: Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Broccoli Couscous
 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Cheese and Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

These cheesy chicken thighs taste like Jalapeno poppers and are the perfect fit for a family-friendly meal.

Get the recipe: Cheese and Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken Thighs
 

Image by: Jeff Coulson By: Leah Kuhne and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Souper Chicken Noodle

With plenty of noodles, kale, sweet potatoes and chicken in every bite, this soup is satisfying and healing for your taste buds, your body and your soul.

Get the recipe: Souper Chicken Noodle
 

Image by: Ryan Szulc By: Amanda Barnier and The Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Miso Chicken with Broccoli Slaw

You know what saves time on a busy weeknight? Making a marinade that doubles as a salad dressing base.

Get the recipe: Miso Chicken with Broccoli Slaw
 

By: The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Quick Chicken and White Bean Stew

Ideal to dig into on a chilly evening, this one pot chicken stew comes together in no time.

Get the recipe: Quick Chicken and White Bean Stew
 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Curried Lentil and Chicken Soup

Chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts and they give this robust soup added heartiness.

Get the recipe: Curried Lentil and Chicken Soup
 

Image by: Jeff Coulson By: Jennifer Bartoli and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Lemongrass Chicken Tacos

Topping Vietnamese-inspired tacos with a fresh carrot salad adds the perfect amount of crunch.

Get the recipe: Lemongrass Chicken Tacos
 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Chicken Ratatouille with Lemon Basil Polenta

This sodium-reduced, vegetable-packed dinner is full of flavour and comes together in half an hour.

Get the recipe: Chicken Ratatouille with Lemon Basil Polenta
 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Quick Cassoulet Stew

This hearty French stew (named after the earthenware pot that it's traditionally cooked in) normally takes hours to prepare. Using canned beans and chicken thighs (instead of the usual duck confit)  allows you to get in on the table in minutes.

Get the recipe: Quick Cassoulet Stew
 

Image by: Jodi Pudge By: Leah Kuhne and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Chicken Skewers with Peanut Lime Dipping Sauce

These skewers pair nicely with sesame noodles or sautéed greens.

Get the recipe: Chicken Skewers with Peanut Lime Dipping Sauce
 

Image by: Jodi Pudge By: Jennifer Bartoli and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Chicken Pilaf with Spinach and Walnuts

Economical one-pot recipes like this one are essential in everyone's repertoire. Toasted walnuts and fresh herbs bring a pleasant crunch and bright flavour to this Mediterranean- inspired dish. Use California walnuts for the freshest flavour.

Get the recipe: Chicken Pilaf with Spinach and Walnuts
 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

Slow Cooker Saffron Chicken and Apricot Tagine

Tagine is a stew eaten all over Morocco served in earthenwear pots of the same name. All tagines start with a spice base, often including cinnamon, saffron, turmeric and cumin. Serve with lemon wedges over couscous or with flatbread to soak up the delicious juices.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Saffron Chicken and Apricot Tagine
 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HERB SALAD

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

SZECHUAN CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

CHINESE-STYLE BARBECUE CHICKEN

Forget your ordinary barbecue chicken. After trying this version—a twist on the flavourful Hong Kong-style char siu barbecue pork—you'll never go back to basic. 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

SLOW COOKER SMOKY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH

This classic Hungarian dish is traditionally made with sweet paprika, but we used smoked paprika to add depth to the sauce. Add it to your repertoire for a seriously unforgettable meal.

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

CHICKEN & WILD MUSHROOM STEW

Be sure to use bone-in chicken thighs as they are more flavourful than breast meat and stay moist and tender during cooking. 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

SPICED GRILLED MAPLE LIME CHICKEN

Marinating the chicken in a spiced buttermilk keeps it moist and tender. We love this marinade for juicy chicken thighs and thick pork chops.

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

CHILI CHICKEN TACOS WITH MANGO SLAW

Look for dried chilies in major supermarkets and at Latin American grocers.

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

TERIYAKI SKEWERS

Yakitori, a Japanese skewered chicken, is so easy to make. We love using thigh meat because it stays nice and juicy on the grill. Save any leftover sauce for stir-fries or noodles.

Get the recipe here.

The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

CIDER-BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SMASHED POTATOES

Bone-in skin-on chicken thighs are a bargain at the grocery store, plus they're so much juicier than boneless thighs or breasts. Look for smaller thighs to ensure they cook quickly; if they're on the larger side, they may need a few extra minutes.

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

ONE-POT CHICKEN DINNER

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

CHICKEN IN AU GRATIN ONION SAUCE

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

SKILLET TURMERIC CHICKEN & RICE

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

MAPLE BUTTERMILK GRILLED CHICKEN

Everyone will love this sweet and savoury chicken. Mix it up by using a variety of white and dark meat so that they all get their favourite pieces. Be sure to cut chicken breasts in half crosswise, through the bone, to make them more similar in size to the thighs and drumsticks. For a fun garnish, cut a lime in half to grill alongside the chicken for the last 10 minutes.  

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

CURRY & HONEY CHICKEN

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

CHICKEN WITH GRAPES & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

CHICKEN, RICE AND THYME BIRYANI

Browning the chicken and cooking the biryani in the same pan keeps cleanup to a minimum and infuses the rice with flavour. 

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

BROCCOLI & CHICKEN WITH WINE SAUCE

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The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN

This recipe can easily be left to simmer away in a slow cooker for eight hours before adding the chicken. It yields a large quantity of sauce that freezes well if you're feeding a smaller group. Serve over hot steamed basmati rice.

Get the recipe here.

 

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