Chicken Thighs

Meat & Poultry ingredient guide

Chicken Thighs Recipes

26 recipesMeat & Poultry

Chicken thighs are a rich, juicy cut of meat that works beautifully in recipes where flavor and tenderness matter. Their higher fat content helps them stay moist during roasting, grilling, braising, and pan-searing, making them a reliable choice for both quick dinners and slow-cooked meals.

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are ideal for crispy roasted chicken, sheet pan meals, and braises, while boneless, skinless thighs are great for stir-fries, curries, tacos, rice bowls, and meal prep. They absorb marinades well and pair easily with bold spices, herbs, citrus, garlic, and savory sauces.

Use chicken thighs in recipes that benefit from deep flavor and forgiving cooking times, from cozy soups and stews to grilled skewers and skillet chicken with pan sauce.

Nutrition reference

Nutrition per 100g

Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.

Calories177 kcal
Protein17.9g
Fat11g
Carbsg
Sugarg
Fiberg
Sodium8mg
Gluten-freeyes
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes

Cooking guide

How to use Chicken Thighs in recipes

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Ingredient FAQ

Chicken Thighs recipe questions

What can I cook with Chicken Thighs?

Use the collection links and recipe cards on this page to find dinners, lunches, quick meals and ingredient-focused recipe ideas with chicken thighs.

How many DandyRecipes use Chicken Thighs?

This ingredient page currently links to 26 published DandyRecipes that use chicken thighs or one of its internal ingredient variants.

Can I filter Chicken Thighs recipes by cooking time?

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Are nutrition and dietary labels exact?

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