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Chicken thighs are a delicious and affordable way to shake up your dinner routine. We serve upthis budget-friendly proteinwith roasted vegetables, rice or noodles and flavorful sauces for healthy meals that will appeal to everyone at your table. Recipes like our Parmesan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts and Easy Chicken Tikka Masala will put a tasty cap on your weekend.
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Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale
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02of 35Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & BroccoliView RecipeIn this easy and healthy dinner recipe, sweet and savory baked honey-garlic chicken thighs come with a side of veggies that cook on the same sheet pan as the chicken. The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything. Lining your baking sheet with foil will protect your pan from the sticky honey-soy-garlic sauce, so cleanup will be a breeze too. If you can’t find small carrots, cut medium carrots in half lengthwise.
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli
In this easy and healthy dinner recipe, sweet and savory baked honey-garlic chicken thighs come with a side of veggies that cook on the same sheet pan as the chicken. The honey-soy-garlic marinade for the chicken does double duty as an irresistible sauce to drizzle over everything. Lining your baking sheet with foil will protect your pan from the sticky honey-soy-garlic sauce, so cleanup will be a breeze too. If you can’t find small carrots, cut medium carrots in half lengthwise.
03of 35Chicken Shawarma with PotatoesView RecipeCook once; eat thrice: this chicken shawarma recipe makes a satisfying single-serving dinner, plus extra chicken, potatoes, and onions that you can use later in the week.
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Chicken Shawarma with Potatoes
Cook once; eat thrice: this chicken shawarma recipe makes a satisfying single-serving dinner, plus extra chicken, potatoes, and onions that you can use later in the week.
04of 35Easy Chicken Tikka MasalaView RecipeIt’s hard to believe you can get such a full-flavored, deeply spiced chicken tikka masala in just 30 minutes, but we did it! And, like the title says, this classic chicken tikka masala recipe really is as easy as it gets.
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Easy Chicken Tikka Masala
It’s hard to believe you can get such a full-flavored, deeply spiced chicken tikka masala in just 30 minutes, but we did it! And, like the title says, this classic chicken tikka masala recipe really is as easy as it gets.
05of 35Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with PotatoesView RecipeCaitlin BenselMoist chicken thighs, tender potatoes and a bright honey-lemon sauce cook together in this flavorful one-pan dinner. It’s tasty enough for company, yet easy enough for a weeknight.
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Skillet Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Caitlin Bensel
Moist chicken thighs, tender potatoes and a bright honey-lemon sauce cook together in this flavorful one-pan dinner. It’s tasty enough for company, yet easy enough for a weeknight.
06of 35Skillet Balsamic Chicken ThighsView RecipePhotography / Jacob Fox, Styling / Sammy MilaChicken thighs get cooked in a slightly sweet-tart sauce thanks to a combination of balsamic vinegar, honey and chicken broth. Serve over rice or whole grains.
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Skillet Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Photography / Jacob Fox, Styling / Sammy Mila
Chicken thighs get cooked in a slightly sweet-tart sauce thanks to a combination of balsamic vinegar, honey and chicken broth. Serve over rice or whole grains.
07of 35Parmesan Chicken & Brussels SproutsView RecipeJacob FoxParmesan and breadcrumbs combine for a crispy chicken topping without having to go through the full dredging process. While your oven’s on, roast some potatoes to serve alongside for a balanced, filling meal.
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Parmesan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Jacob Fox
Parmesan and breadcrumbs combine for a crispy chicken topping without having to go through the full dredging process. While your oven’s on, roast some potatoes to serve alongside for a balanced, filling meal.
08of 35Slow-Cooker Chicken with Rosemary & Mushrooms over LinguineView RecipeThe classic pairing of shallots and mushrooms gives this easy slow-cooker chicken recipe a timeless quality that’s sure to please everyone at your table. Swirling the stock and flour together at the beginning is a pro tip for creating a thick sauce that moistens the final dish and helps all the ingredients come together.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken with Rosemary & Mushrooms over Linguine
The classic pairing of shallots and mushrooms gives this easy slow-cooker chicken recipe a timeless quality that’s sure to please everyone at your table. Swirling the stock and flour together at the beginning is a pro tip for creating a thick sauce that moistens the final dish and helps all the ingredients come together.
09of 35Pesto Chicken Quinoa BowlsView RecipeThis pesto chicken quinoa bowl is packed with herbs from the basil pesto and the Italian spice mix and gets a slight kick of heat from the red pepper. If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa.
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Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowls
This pesto chicken quinoa bowl is packed with herbs from the basil pesto and the Italian spice mix and gets a slight kick of heat from the red pepper. If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa.
10of 35Roast Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Broccoli & PotatoesView RecipeGreg DuPreeThe broiler is the key to getting this za’atar chicken golden in color without overcooking the meat—after the chicken roasts, the broiler blasts the top, crisping the skin.
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Roast Za’atar Chicken Thighs with Broccoli & Potatoes
Greg DuPree
The broiler is the key to getting this za’atar chicken golden in color without overcooking the meat—after the chicken roasts, the broiler blasts the top, crisping the skin.
11of 35Mediterranean Chicken SkilletView RecipeVictor ProtasioIn this one-skillet Mediterranean chicken recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with orzo that’s perfectly al dente. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy Mediterranean dinner.
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Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
Victor Protasio
In this one-skillet Mediterranean chicken recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with orzo that’s perfectly al dente. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy Mediterranean dinner.
12of 35Sheet-Pan Mediterranean Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & GnocchiView RecipeIn this healthy dinner recipe, chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes and packaged gnocchi are all roasted on the same sheet pan for a complete meal that couldn’t be easier to make. And though it’s simple, this dish gets tons of flavor from Mediterranean seasonings, including garlic, oregano and red-wine vinegar. It all adds up to a dish that’s ready to go into heavy weeknight rotation in your house.
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Sheet-Pan Mediterranean Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Gnocchi
In this healthy dinner recipe, chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes and packaged gnocchi are all roasted on the same sheet pan for a complete meal that couldn’t be easier to make. And though it’s simple, this dish gets tons of flavor from Mediterranean seasonings, including garlic, oregano and red-wine vinegar. It all adds up to a dish that’s ready to go into heavy weeknight rotation in your house.
13of 35Slow-Cooker Butter ChickenView RecipeBrowning the chicken and sautéing the aromatics before everything goes into the crock pot is key to building the flavors in our version of this popular curry.
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Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken
Browning the chicken and sautéing the aromatics before everything goes into the crock pot is key to building the flavors in our version of this popular curry.
14of 35Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple-Ginger SauceView Recipe"Huli" is a Hawaiian word that means to turn over. Traditional versions of this dish are grilled, constantly turning the chicken back and forth as a rotisserie would. This easy recipe is made in the oven to save you time and elbow grease. Recipe adapted from Chef Greg Harrison, Pacific’O Restaurant.
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Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple-Ginger Sauce
“Huli” is a Hawaiian word that means to turn over. Traditional versions of this dish are grilled, constantly turning the chicken back and forth as a rotisserie would. This easy recipe is made in the oven to save you time and elbow grease. Recipe adapted from Chef Greg Harrison, Pacific’O Restaurant.
15of 35Slab Chicken PotpieView RecipeSlab fruit pies are all the rage for summer parties, so why not give classic chicken potpie the same treatment and create buzz at a cool-weather gathering as well. Premade pie crusts and frozen veggies make this chicken dinner easy to prepare without sacrificing flavor.
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Slab Chicken Potpie
Slab fruit pies are all the rage for summer parties, so why not give classic chicken potpie the same treatment and create buzz at a cool-weather gathering as well. Premade pie crusts and frozen veggies make this chicken dinner easy to prepare without sacrificing flavor.
16of 35Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels SproutsView RecipeRoasted Brussels sprouts and chicken thighs are a match we go back to over and over again in the Test Kitchen. Paired with cumin, thyme, sweet potatoes and a hit of sherry vinegar, they create one of our favorite easy dinner recipes.
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Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts and chicken thighs are a match we go back to over and over again in the Test Kitchen. Paired with cumin, thyme, sweet potatoes and a hit of sherry vinegar, they create one of our favorite easy dinner recipes.
17of 35Sheet-Pan Creole Chicken & ShrimpView RecipeThis variation of a shrimp boil can be made in the oven on just one baking sheet. A medley of spices gives this healthy dish of chicken, sausage and veggies a rich, complex flavor. Bonus: This easy sheet-pan dinner requires just 20 minutes of active prep time.
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Sheet-Pan Creole Chicken & Shrimp
This variation of a shrimp boil can be made in the oven on just one baking sheet. A medley of spices gives this healthy dish of chicken, sausage and veggies a rich, complex flavor. Bonus: This easy sheet-pan dinner requires just 20 minutes of active prep time.
18of 35Lemon-Garlic Dump Chicken Thighs with BroccoliView RecipeBrie PassanoThis fuss-free dinner is as easy as dumping chicken thighs, veggies and sauce in a baking dish! As the chicken cooks it adds flavor to the sauce that thickens while it cooks and softens the vegetables.
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Lemon-Garlic Dump Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
Brie Passano
This fuss-free dinner is as easy as dumping chicken thighs, veggies and sauce in a baking dish! As the chicken cooks it adds flavor to the sauce that thickens while it cooks and softens the vegetables.
19of 35Easy Sesame Chicken with Green BeansView RecipeSweet-salty hoisin sauce and nutty sesame team up in this easy meal that’s cooked on one baking sheet. Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar.
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Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans
Sweet-salty hoisin sauce and nutty sesame team up in this easy meal that’s cooked on one baking sheet. Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar.
20of 35Herb-Grilled Chicken FritesView RecipeWe combine fresh herbs, capers, lemon juice and olive oil along with the juices collected from the chicken as it rests to make a simple sauce that livens up this take on poulet frites, or chicken and fries.
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Herb-Grilled Chicken Frites
We combine fresh herbs, capers, lemon juice and olive oil along with the juices collected from the chicken as it rests to make a simple sauce that livens up this take on poulet frites, or chicken and fries.
21of 35Pressure-Cooker Chicken, Potatoes & PeppersView RecipeSimple ingredients like chicken thighs, potatoes and bell pepper turn fall-off-the-bone tender in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot in just minutes. A splash of vinegar and a sprinkle of scallion just before serving add zing to this classic family dinner.
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Pressure-Cooker Chicken, Potatoes & Peppers
Simple ingredients like chicken thighs, potatoes and bell pepper turn fall-off-the-bone tender in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot in just minutes. A splash of vinegar and a sprinkle of scallion just before serving add zing to this classic family dinner.
22of 35Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole with Cilantro RiceMole sauce is a Mexican condiment primarily composed of fruit, chile pepper, nuts and spices. In our rendition, these ingredients take the form of raisins and tomatoes; ancho chiles; smoked almonds; and cocoa, cumin and cinnamon. The rich mixture coats the browned chicken thighs in the slow cooker, and doubles as a topping on the final dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole with Cilantro Rice
Mole sauce is a Mexican condiment primarily composed of fruit, chile pepper, nuts and spices. In our rendition, these ingredients take the form of raisins and tomatoes; ancho chiles; smoked almonds; and cocoa, cumin and cinnamon. The rich mixture coats the browned chicken thighs in the slow cooker, and doubles as a topping on the final dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.
23of 35Slow-Cooker Sweet & Spicy Glazed ChickenYou can fully indulge in the sticky-sweetness this slow-cooker chicken dish offers when you know that calories, saturated fat, carbs and sugar are in check.
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Slow-Cooker Sweet & Spicy Glazed Chicken
You can fully indulge in the sticky-sweetness this slow-cooker chicken dish offers when you know that calories, saturated fat, carbs and sugar are in check.
24of 35One-Pan Chicken with Basil-Anchovy Butter & Shishito PeppersView RecipeDon’t skip the anchovies in this healthy chicken thigh recipe. Their fishiness blends in, adding salty, umami flavor, so that even skeptics of the salty little fish won’t protest. And this healthy skillet dinner is cooked in one pan and takes just 20 minutes to prep–in case you need more selling points for this recipe.
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One-Pan Chicken with Basil-Anchovy Butter & Shishito Peppers
Don’t skip the anchovies in this healthy chicken thigh recipe. Their fishiness blends in, adding salty, umami flavor, so that even skeptics of the salty little fish won’t protest. And this healthy skillet dinner is cooked in one pan and takes just 20 minutes to prep–in case you need more selling points for this recipe.
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Trinidadian Pelau with Chicken
Leslie Grow |Trinidadian Pelau with Chicken
26of 3520-Minute Creamy Mustard Chicken ThighsView RecipeThis quick-cooking chicken thigh recipe is perfect for weeknights. A little bit of mustard mixed with a touch of cream creates a luscious sauce for the chicken thighs.
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20-Minute Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs
This quick-cooking chicken thigh recipe is perfect for weeknights. A little bit of mustard mixed with a touch of cream creates a luscious sauce for the chicken thighs.
27of 35Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots & OlivesView RecipeThis healthy chicken stew is full of warming, spicy flavor thanks to ras el hanout, an aromatic Moroccan spice blend. You can find it in well-stocked grocery stores–or substitute 1/2 tsp. each ground cumin and ginger and 1/4 tsp. each ground cinnamon, coriander and allspice.
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots & Olives
This healthy chicken stew is full of warming, spicy flavor thanks to ras el hanout, an aromatic Moroccan spice blend. You can find it in well-stocked grocery stores–or substitute 1/2 tsp. each ground cumin and ginger and 1/4 tsp. each ground cinnamon, coriander and allspice.
28of 35Roasted Chicken Thighs, Potatoes & Scallions with Herb VinaigretteView RecipeRoasting chicken thighs directly on top of the vegetables bastes the scallions and potatoes with delicious drippings in this healthy dinner recipe. Serve with steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach or a mixed green salad.
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Roasted Chicken Thighs, Potatoes & Scallions with Herb Vinaigrette
Roasting chicken thighs directly on top of the vegetables bastes the scallions and potatoes with delicious drippings in this healthy dinner recipe. Serve with steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach or a mixed green salad.
29of 35Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & FennelView RecipeThis technique sears chicken thighs before braising. Serve this vibrant skillet chicken dish with rice or cauliflower rice.
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & Fennel
This technique sears chicken thighs before braising. Serve this vibrant skillet chicken dish with rice or cauliflower rice.
30of 35Sicilian-Style Chicken ThighsView RecipeBright-green Castelvetrano olives hail from Sicily and have a buttery flavor and meaty texture that pair perfectly with the Italian seasoning and salty capers in this one-skillet chicken dinner. Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients.
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Sicilian-Style Chicken Thighs
Bright-green Castelvetrano olives hail from Sicily and have a buttery flavor and meaty texture that pair perfectly with the Italian seasoning and salty capers in this one-skillet chicken dinner. Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients.
31of 35Sumac Chicken Thighs with Purple CauliflowerView RecipeCauliflower has gone full technicolor, leaping from white to bright orange, neon green and–you guessed it–purple. The roast chicken in this recipe gets its hue from a marinade that’s seasoned with tangy sumac.
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Sumac Chicken Thighs with Purple Cauliflower
Cauliflower has gone full technicolor, leaping from white to bright orange, neon green and–you guessed it–purple. The roast chicken in this recipe gets its hue from a marinade that’s seasoned with tangy sumac.
32of 35Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes & CarrotsView RecipePanko breadcrumbs make this healthy lemon-garlic chicken super-crispy on the outside, while a bit of mayonnaise amps up the juiciness of the thighs. And everything–including fingerling potatoes and carrots–cooks on one sheet pan, so this healthy dinner is super-easy to prep and clean up after too. You can swap out the potatoes and carrots for other vegetables, such as broccoli and parsnips, but just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
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Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
Panko breadcrumbs make this healthy lemon-garlic chicken super-crispy on the outside, while a bit of mayonnaise amps up the juiciness of the thighs. And everything–including fingerling potatoes and carrots–cooks on one sheet pan, so this healthy dinner is super-easy to prep and clean up after too. You can swap out the potatoes and carrots for other vegetables, such as broccoli and parsnips, but just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
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Searing the chicken before roasting at high heat ensures super-crispy skin. Combine that with mandarin oranges and you’ve got a healthy orange-chicken dish reminiscent of the favorite fried one at the mall food court–but without the fryer.
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Slow-Cooker Arroz con Pollo (Chicken & Rice)
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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Summer Corn Salad
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