Chicken thigh recipes
Recipes built on chicken thighs, the forgiving cut that stays juicy: braised, roasted, grilled and stir-fried.
Mains
- Chicken KarahiChicken simmered in a punchy tomato sauce, finished with ginger and green chilli.🍅 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken SouvlakiLemon, garlic and oregano chicken skewers with a fresh cucumber yoghurt sauce.🍗 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken Tikka MasalaCharred marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. A curry house classic you can make at home.🍗 1 h · Medium · Serves 4
- Crispy Chicken QuesadillasSpiced chicken, peppers and lots of melted cheese pressed between tortillas and fried until crisp.🫑 30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Creamy Mushroom Chicken SkilletGolden chicken thighs and browned mushrooms in a garlicky thyme cream sauce. One pan, 40 minutes.🍄 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Kung Pao ChickenTender chicken stir-fried with peanuts, dried chillies and a sweet, sour and savoury sauce.🍗 30 min · Easy · Serves 3
- Crispy Chicken BurgersChicken thighs soaked in buttermilk, dredged in seasoned flour and shallow-fried until craggy and golden, in soft buns with lettuce and mayonnaise.🥬 1 h 5 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Japanese Chicken CurryA homely Japanese curry with tender chicken, soft vegetables and a gently sweet, savoury sauce.🥕 55 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Thai Grilled ChickenJuicy grilled chicken marinated with garlic, coriander, fish sauce and a little honey.🍗 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken CacciatoreBone-in thighs braised with peppers, tomatoes and olives until the sauce is rich and the meat falls away.🍗 1 h 5 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken Teriyaki Rice BowlGlossy sticky chicken thighs with a homemade sauce, over rice with cucumber and sesame. Better than takeaway.🍚 25 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Chicken Tinga TacosShredded chicken in a smoky chipotle and tomato sauce, piled into warm corn tortillas with a quick pickled onion.🍗 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Marry Me ChickenSeared chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. Spoon it over pasta, rice or mash.🍅 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and OlivesTender spiced chicken simmers with briny olives and preserved lemon in a fragrant onion sauce.🍗 1 h 15 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut SauceTender grilled chicken skewers with a fragrant, sweet-savoury peanut sauce and a squeeze of lime.🍗 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Moroccan Chicken BastillaA crisp, flaky pie filled with fragrant chicken, spiced eggs and sweet cinnamon almonds.🍗 1 h 45 min · Medium · Serves 6
- Panang CurryA rich Thai curry with coconut, fragrant Panang paste, lime leaves and a gentle hit of sweetness.🍗 40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Tandoori ChickenYoghurt-marinated chicken is roasted until tender, with smoky edges and warming Indian spices.🍗 45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Thai Red CurryA fragrant Thai red curry with coconut milk, chicken, vegetables, basil and a bright squeeze of lime.🥥 35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Trinidadian Chicken RotiA warmly spiced chicken and potato curry tucked into soft roti, with the bold flavours of Trinidadian home cooking.🫓 1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 4
Soups and stews
- Chicken Noodle SoupChicken thighs poached in stock with carrot, celery and onion, then shredded back in with soft egg noodles, lemon and parsley.🥕 50 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Chicken TinolaA comforting Filipino chicken soup with ginger, green papaya and leafy greens in a light, savoury broth.🍗 1 h · Easy · Serves 4
- GumboA hearty Louisiana-style gumbo with a dark roux, smoky sausage, tender chicken and warming spice.🫑 1 h 40 min · Medium · Serves 6
Breakfast and brunch
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