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.

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Thai Coconut Chicken Simmer

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

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Slow Cooker Lemon and Olive Chicken

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

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Slow Cooker White Bean and Kielbasa Chili

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

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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.

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Fig Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Thighs

A sweet glaze makes grilled chicken shine-literally!

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Grilled Rosemary-Mustard Chicken

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

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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.

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Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Broccoli Couscous

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

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Cheese and Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

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

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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.

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Miso Chicken with Broccoli Slaw

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

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Quick Chicken and White Bean Stew

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

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Curried Lentil and Chicken Soup

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

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Lemongrass Chicken Tacos

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

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Chicken Ratatouille with Lemon Basil Polenta

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

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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.

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Chicken Skewers with Peanut Lime Dipping Sauce

These skewers pair nicely with sesame noodles or sautéed greens.

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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.

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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.

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GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HERB SALAD

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SZECHUAN CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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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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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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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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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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CHILI CHICKEN TACOS WITH MANGO SLAW

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

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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.

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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.

ONE-POT CHICKEN DINNER

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CHICKEN IN AU GRATIN ONION SAUCE

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SKILLET TURMERIC CHICKEN & RICE

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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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CURRY & HONEY CHICKEN

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CHICKEN WITH GRAPES & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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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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BROCCOLI & CHICKEN WITH WINE SAUCE

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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.

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