Fast and Easy Recipes With Chicken Thighs

Will Dickey

Winner, winner, chicken thighs for dinner! Chances are you might be stuck in a rut for family meal ideas, so try a new cut of your favorite poultry. They're delicious in classic chicken parmesan, in one-pot pastas, and paired with all kinds of side dishes for chicken. Chicken thighs are full of flavor in any form, and your whole crew will declare them downright delicious.

That's why we're rounding up our all-time favorite chicken thigh recipes right here, including an easy Instant Pot chicken thigh recipe you can "set and forget," a grilled chicken recipe, or a healthy chicken recipe to satisfy all of your dinner party guests. We've got barbecue-style chicken you can make right in your own oven (no grill required), an inspired honey balsamic baked chicken that'll have all your friends begging for the recipe. We've also got tons of dishes that work well at breakfast and brunch too (namely, our favorite chicken and waffles recipe). What's more, we've made sure that each of the tasty meals on our list won't break the bank or take up too much of your time (hello, 30-minute meals!). They rely mainly on simple ingredients straight from your pantry—things you already have at home or can use in other tried-and-true recipes.

So, what are you waiting for? Let's get cooking—and tasting—all of this deliciousness.

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Cornbread Waffles with Spicy Chicken

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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Grain Bowls

These bowls of shredded chicken thighs are loaded with color and flavor: Avocado, mango, jalapeño, sliced radishes, and a smattering of cilantro.

Get Ree's BBQ Chicken Grain Bowls recipe.

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Oven BBQ Chicken

Yes, you can really make fantastic barbecue-style chicken right in your own oven—no grill required.

Get Ree's Oven BBQ Chicken recipe.

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Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs

After devouring this recipe, you might wonder why you ever bothered with any other part of the bird. These thighs are the absolute best.

Get Ree's Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs recipe.

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Peach Whiskey Barbecue Chicken

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Orange Chicken

Talk about a restaurant-quality recipe! This crowd-pleasing dish makes use of our favorite part of the bird.

Get Ree's Orange Chicken recipe.

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Chicken With Tomatoes and Garlic

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Chicken With Mushrooms and Artichokes

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Chicken and Dressing Sheet Pan Supper

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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

This fall-off-the-bone recipe starts with a flavorful rub of dried spices: Salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Then, all you have to do is sear the thighs right in the Instant Pot, and let it do the rest of the work!

Get the Instant Pot Chicken Thighs recipe.

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One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Who says you can't incorporate a few carbs into your favorite chicken thigh recipes? This pasta dish is one of our all-time favorite ways to use the protein.

Get the One-Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe.

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Pasta with Mushrooms, Chicken, and Sun-dried Tomatoes

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Chipotle Honey Chicken and Waffle Sliders

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Tom's Trinidadian Chicken Curry

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Spice-Rubbed Grilled Chicken

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Honey Balsamic Baked Chicken Thighs

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Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo

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Chicken and Spinach in Creamy Paprika Sauce

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Balsamic Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

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Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

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Crock-Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken and Veggies

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One-Pan Spanish Chicken and Rice

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Bacon Ranch One Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

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Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

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Tomato Basil Balsamic Chicken

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Source: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g32264587/best-chicken-thigh-recipes/