Best Easy Chicken Thighs Recipes

EASY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss chicken with oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper and marinate 1 hour (or up to a day).
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roast chicken, skin-side down, in an oiled roasting pan, 20 to 25 minutes; flip and roast 10 more minutes.
• Stir together mustard and honey and season with salt and pepper. Brush glaze onto chicken and broil 5 minutes.

EASY IDIOT PROOF CRISPY CONVECTION CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Honestly the above ingredient list is all approximate guesses. I just dumped stuff into the ziplock bag until it looked like seasoned flour.
• Take all ingredients above (except for chicken thighs) and dump into a gallon size resealable bag.
• close bag, shake to mix well.
• preheat your convection oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Rinse and pat dry your chicken pieces.
• Then take chicken pieces (I did three at a time) and drop into your bag of homemade 'shake 'n bake and shake to coat evenly.
• lightly oil your broiling pan and then place chicken pieces with space around each one. I personally cooked 6 and then the remaining 4- because that's how much space I had in my broiling pan.
• place in convection oven set on BAKE (with convection on) at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes.
• Enjoy!

EASY ONE-SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CARROTS

Steps:

• Blot chicken thighs with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter with olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Place chicken thighs in the hot oil and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
• Add carrots, onion, and minced garlic to the same skillet, stirring to coat with pan drippings. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes. Nestle browned chicken thighs into the vegetables, pour wine and 2 tablespoons water over everything, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until carrots are fork-tender and chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and vegetables from the skillet with a slotted spoon.
• Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve any lumps. Add slurry to the drippings in the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Pour sauce over chicken pieces and vegetables and sprinkle with fresh parsley to serve.

EASY SKINLESS FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag; mix well.
• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Add to the flour mixture in the plastic bag; shake until thoroughly coated.
• Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add chicken thighs and cover skillet with a spatter guard. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken thighs are a deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

SUNNY'S EASY SMOTHERED FRENCH ONION CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• For the chicken: Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, a nice pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper to a medium bowl. Stir to distribute. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let sit in the bowl.
• For the gravy: Add the butter and flour to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir together with a wooden spoon and cook, stirring, until a deep brown color but not burning, about 6 minutes. Add the onions, Dijon, thyme, paprika and garlic and stir to coat. Slowly add the stock and stir. Raise the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened like gravy. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Add the oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. When it begins to swirl, shake the excess flour off the chicken and add to the pan. Sear on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes per side, then place in the gravy and simmer, covered, to complete cooking, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
• Cover potatoes and garlic with water by 1 inch in a large pot. Bring to a boil, add salt and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Put the potatoes and garlic back in the pot and cook over low heat to evaporate the rest of the water. Mash in the butter with a potato masher. Add the heavy cream in stages until the desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.

EASY ONE-TRAY CHICKEN THIGHS AND VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Assemble potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, and half the black pepper and salt. Roll around and rub to coat everything evenly.
• Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper on either side of each chicken thigh.
• Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the vegetables.
• Roast at 425˚F (220˚C) for about 40-50 minutes or until the chicken reads 165˚F (73˚C) internal temperature and skin is crispy.
• Enjoy!

SUPER EASY BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS & THIGHS

Steps:

• PART ONE.
• In 1 or 2 oblong storage containers (depending on size of yours - I need 2) pour 1/2 - 1 cup of BBQ sauce on bottom of each container and tilt container until BBQ sauce evenly coats bottom.
• PART TWO.
• Put chicken inside Dutch Oven or other large pot with lid.
• Fill with water until water is about 2 inches higher than chicken.
• Bring to boil and cook for 15 - 20 minutes - no longer or chicken will be tough.
• Pour chicken & water into colander to drain water.
• Leaving chicken in colander turn on cool water and while holding chicken leg or thigh under water pull off skin & any fat (usually on thigh pieces).
• Place each piece into the container (for thighs place the piece meat side down - the side the bone isn't sticking out of).
• Pour rest of the BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken making sure to cover all the meat.
• Cover container and put into fridge either for the rest of the day or overnight. Because the chicken is hot it absorbs more of the BBQ sauce flavoring.
• Tip - Because the sauce hasn't been cooked I save the extra sauce in a freezer bag in the fridge till the next time & use it first to line the container bottom. It doesn't go bad.
• PART THREE.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place coated pieces on greased oblong pan.
• Bake for 40 minutes (tastes even better if done on a grill).

SUPER EASY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a rack on a baking sheet.
• Place chicken, skin-side down, on the rack. Liberally sprinkle with adobo seasoning. Turn chicken over, brush olive oil on skin, and liberally sprinkle with adobo.
• Roast in the preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

EASY OVEN-BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches, place in the hot skillet, skin-side down. Cook until well browned but be sure not to burn, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the bottom side for 1 minute. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish, skin-side up.
• Combine boiling water, garlic powder, and bouillon in a small bowl. Pour into the baking dish around (not over) the chicken until it comes about 1/3 of the way up the sides of the chicken; do not cover the chicken.
• Cover and bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 60 to 75 minutes, uncovering and broiling for the last 5 minutes if possible. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove from the pan and let sit for at least 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

SUPER EASY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In small bowl combine mustard, brown sugar and curry powder until well blended.
• Spread cornflake crumbs on a sheet of waxed paper.
• Spread some of the mustard on each thigh, coating both sides, and coat completely with crumbs.
• Place on a shallow baking pan (sprayed with cooking spray if desired) and bake on center rack for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through.

EASY CITRUS MARINADE FOR GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl. Whisk in lime juice until well combined.

EASY GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS IN SWEET BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 20min.
• Pre-heat the grill for 2 minutes.
• Grill the chicken thighs for 12 minutes on each side. Do not turn more than once but make sure you rotate the grill once, so that the chicken browns evenly.

EASY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place thighs in a baking dish. Season chicken thighs on all sides with garlic powder and onion flakes.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

EASY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND PERNOD

Steps:

• Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees with a rack in center. Whisk together Pernod, fennel seeds, olive oil, and lemon juice. Arrange shallots and tomatoes in a large roasting pan; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken; drizzle with Pernod mixture. Toss to coat, then arrange chicken skin-side up.
• Roast until chicken is golden and tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Switch oven to broil; cook until skin is very crisp and vegetables are lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan. Skim fat, then reduce over medium‐high heat until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Drizzle sauce around chicken, garnish with basil, and serve.

EASY CHICKEN THIGHS AND RICE ONE POT MEAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan or casserole.
• Remove skin and excess fat from the chicken thighs.
• Dice onion and celery and sautee in 3 TB of butter until softening, then add the asparagus and garlic and continue to saute for a couple more minutes, then add the drained diced tomatoes. If you prefer you can use the juice from the tomatoes, but reduce stock by that amount.
• Deglaze pan with 2 cups of the chicken stock or a combination of the stock and tomato juice.
• Add Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, onion salt, celery salt and salt and pepper.
• Stir in 1 cup of long grain white rice, and pour all into the prepared pan.
• Top the rice/veggie mixture with the chicken thighs, sprinkle with paprika and Bake for 45 minutes.

EASY KETO BARBECUE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.
• Season each side of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place inner side of each chicken breast on the preheated grill and brush the top of each thigh with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Grill undisturbed for 3 minutes, watching for flare-ups. Move chicken pieces to another part of the grill if flare-ups occur.
• Turn chicken pieces and brush each side with an additional 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Grill, turning the pieces three more times, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Serve with additional sauce.

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN THIGHS WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Combine cumin, thyme, and paprika in a small bowl and rub chicken thighs with spice mix on all sides.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown chicken on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place chicken in a slow cooker. Cover with chopped garlic.
• Stir honey and mustard together in a small bowl and pour over chicken. Pour in chicken broth and close slow cooker.
• Cook on Low until chicken is cooked through, about 6 hours. Season with salt and pepper.

RIDICULOUSLY EASY JUICY CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Wash chicken thighs and pat dry. Place the chicken skin side up in a shallow baking dish and pour the dressing over the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of an hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Retaining the marinade, cook the chicken, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes (to desired doneness).

BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH 20 CLOVES OF GARLIC, PATRICIA'S EASY

Steps:

• 1.remove as much fat as possible from thighs, roll back up into thigh shape, salt and pepper them 2. Sweat chopped onion in olive oil until soft 3. make room and sort of brown thighs on both sides., They will not really brown as there is no skin 4. Add 10-15 garlic cloves (I buy already peeled garlic and never add enough cloves to the pot, they are so good 5. Add white wine a cup or more 6. bring to a boil, turn down the heat to a bare simmer and cook for an hour (?) If becomes too dry add more liquid: water or chix broth. (More wine if you are going to continue cooking for awhile. otherwise the added wine gives this lush chicken recipe a harsh taste.)

KONA K'S TOO EASY SMOKY & SPICY CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper in small bowl.
• Place chicken thighs on plate. Sprinkle liberally with the spice mixture. Make sure chicken thighs are all well-coated.
• Place chicken into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8-10 hours (I like to let it marinade overnight).
• When you're ready to cook, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place chicken thighs in single layer on a baking tray.
• Spoon a drizzle of soy sauce (about 1 TSP) over each thigh.
• Bake for about 30-45 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked.