If you are running out of dinner ideas, look no further! These Chicken Thigh Recipes are easy to make and super satisfying for the whole family!

Looking for more chicken recipes to make? Then give my Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Recipes a try!

crispy oven fried chicken in a white baking dish with metal tongs

why to cook with chicken thighs

  • Super JUICY chicken every time! Chicken thighs are a great cut of meat because they can be cooked in so many different ways and because of the higher fat content, they aren’t easily overcooked like chicken breast.
  • It is so hard to overcook a chicken thigh and make dry! The bone
  • Skin on chicken thighs give a CRISPY skin that you don’t get from boneless chicken breast.
  • Chicken thighs are actually a lot CHEAPER than chicken breasts making it a budget friendly dinner!

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Does it get any better than a delicious honey mustard marinade? These Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are at the top of my list. I bake these chicken thighs and smother them in a flavorful honey mustard marinade. Serve with some mashed potatoes or rice and you have yourself a meal!

Top view of chicken thighs recipe in a white baking pan.

Sticky Asian Chicken Thighs recipe

This Sticky Asian Chicken Thighs recipe uses bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor. I douse these chicken thighs in a sweet and savory asian inspired marinade. You can up the flavor by adding more spice or keep it mild for the little ones. Add a little fried rice and this meal is dinnertime perfection!

Chicken thighs in a saute pan with sauce and a wooden spoon.

Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

Craving fried chicken but don’t want all that fat and grease? In come my Oven Fried Chicken Thighs. These are crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. Just as satisfying as traditional fried chicken but without all the added fat.

crispy oven fried chicken in a white baking dish with metal tongs

Chicken Shawarma

If you are bored of regular chicken thigh recipes, then this recipe is for you. Chicken Shawarma is packed with bold spices and flavor and is very easy to make. Eat these wrapped in a tortilla, on top of rice, with hummus and a cucumber salad, or in a pita. Your options are endless!

Top view of chicken on a plate. One piece of chicken is sliced.

Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken

I absolutely love putting something into the slow cooker and coming back to a ready to plate dinner. With a homemade honey garlic sriracha sauce, these chicken thighs are saucy, tangy and slightly spicy. Try these Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken Thighs for the ultimate easy dinner.

Cooked chicken in a pan with sauce and a wooden spoon.

Korean Grilled CHicken

Grilled to crispy perfection, these Korean Grilled Chicken Thighs are made with a flavorful Korean-inspired sauce. If you don’t have a grill, don’t worry! You can bake these chicken thighs instead.

Grilled chicken in a grill pan with sesame seeds on top.

Chicken Puttanesca

If you love Italian food, this recipe is for you! Packed with olives, capers, onion and garlic, this Chicken Puttanesca recipe has tons of flavor and can be cooked in 30 minutes! Alternatively, pop the chicken and sauce into the slow cooker for a flavor packed dinner.

Chicken in a puttanesca sauce with a wooden spoon on the side.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki chicken Thighs

Who doesn’t love teriyaki sauce? With the perfect balance of sweet and savory, teriyaki is one of my favorites. Try making my homemade teriyaki sauce and slow cook some chicken thighs in it for this Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken. Since these chicken thighs are cooked low and slow, they turn out so tender and juicy!

Chicken thighs in a pan topped with sesame seeds and scallions.

20 Minute Sriracha Chicken Thighs

I couldn’t leave out my 20 Minute Sriracha Chicken on a list of Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes! Get dinner on the table quick with this recipe!

Grilled chicken in a pan topped with lime and cilantro.

Baked Firecracker Chicken Thighs Recipe

Last but certainly not least come my Baked Firecracker Chicken. My homemade firecracker sauce is spicy and sweet and super budget friendly. You can adjust the heat according to your preference and get a super flavorful dish in less than an hour!

Baked chicken thighs recipe in a pan with tongs.

What to Serve with These Chicken Thigh Recipes

Here are some of our go-to sides that go well with these chicken thigh recipes. Mix and match according to what you think would go best!

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