These 21 Chicken Thigh Recipes Will Make You Forget Any Other Part of the Bird Exists

Not only are chicken thighs juicier, more flavorful, and cheaper than chicken breasts, they're more flexible, too—just right for roasting, braising, frying, and more. Follow these brilliant recipes, and the reign of the breast will be over! Long live the thigh!

Author:: Rachael Ray Every Day
Publish date:: Aug 26, 2013
Updated on: Nov 15, 2018

Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Seven ingredients, one rimmed baking sheet, and you've got a classic dinner that you can't not love.

Lemon-Garlic Spanish Chicken Thighs and Rice Pilaf

Are the chicken thighs an excuse to eat more green olives, or is it the other way around? Make this and then let us know, okay?

Spanish Chicken Thighs & Chorizo with Rosemary & Lemon

Normally, you think of chicken as a "white meat," but come on, just look at this thing! Eat your heart out, steak.

Paprika Chicken Thighs with Spinach and Egg Noodles

Sometimes we like to pretend we're a Hungarian grandma, just for an extra reason to make this. Other times we make this and don't care about the reason.

Grilled Sweet-and-Sticky Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Harissa

Sweet, spicy, charred, crunchy, this chicken is all over the flavor map (note: that's a good place to be).

Spanish Stew Chicken Thighs

Every once in a while chicken thighs get lonely, so they call in their friends—chorizo, in this case—for a little spicy, meaty assistance.

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon & Vermouth

There is no shame in raiding your bar cart or liquor cabinet for a little inspiration. Just remember to save yourself something to drink with dinner.

Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs

This recipe only calls for two-thirds of a can of pilsner, so it's up to you what to do with the rest.

Spicy Maple Chicken Thighs with Smoky Corn & Scallions

Summer on a plate (with plenty of butter and Parmesan that's not immediately obvious).

Orange-Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Pecans and Sage Butter Pasta

We like to hype how easy and fast chicken thighs are, but they got a fancy side, too.

Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted-Tomato Panzanella

Pssst! The cubes of bread are cooked in chicken fat and olive oil.

Tamarind-Glazed Chicken Thighs

These are some seriously saucy thighs, with tamarind, Worcestershire, adobo, and cider vinegar.

Roast Chicken Thighs & Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

It's sort of like Thanksgiving dinner on a single sheet pan, except it's chicken thighs, so you can make it once a week instead of once a year. Got it?