33 Fast and Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes to Make for Dinner

Chicken thighs bring depth to a lemony piccata, and you'll find that thighs are always a savvy sub for breasts: They cost significantly less, and are tastier and juicier, too.

This recipe comes together in only 40 minutes, and uses a full pound of chicken thighs, which means there's plenty for the whole family. Za'atar seasoning takes the flavor profile up a notch.

A favorite for a reason, this recipe involves braising the chicken thighs in a broth infused with rosemary, shallots, and pickled peppers.

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are browned to perfection, then simmered in a French-inspired pan sauce featuring mustard, thyme, and wine. It's a delicious dinner that comes together in under an hour.

Cook chicken thighs with fresh grated ginger, coriander seeds, Spanish paprika, chile powder, and cinnamon sticks in your Instant Pot on those nights when you want a curry and a meal that can be on the table in only 30 minutes.

With 30 minutes of prep and on the table in just one hour, this chicken and mushroom congee is a warming meal that's sure to delight. We recommend using short-grained rice, like arborio, for a creamier consistency.

Looking for a quick dinner with a bit of crunch? These chicken thighs are coated in thyme and sesame panko breadcrumbs for a crispy bite everyone will love.

The classic dish gets a speedy upgrade thanks to the Instant Pot. Chicken thighs sauté with salt and pepper for deliciously crisp skin in this fast take on a traditional meal. 

Tight on time? In just 35 minutes your family will be enjoying this tasty stir fry. It gets its bold flavor from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.

For a hands-off meal, roasted chicken just can't be beat. This quick summer dinner is delicious, and it's on the table in 50 minutes.

This retro dish features chicken thighs salty olives, and sweet prunes atop polenta. It's a satisfying, lip-smacking meal that's worth recreating for your family.

This Mediterranean-inspired chicken dinner uses two skillets to ensure the chicken thighs cook through and keeps the skin crisp.

Although this dish is typically prepared with seafood instead of chicken, we think the use of chicken thighs is a delicious way to switch things up.

Not only is this take on chicken tortilla soup brimming with flavor, but it also uses one pot—and it only takes 35 minutes to make. You can't go wrong!

Marinating the chicken thighs overnight allows for quick and easy cooking the next day.

Make your own version of this Chinese-American restaurant staple at home in just 25 minutes. Peeled ginger, fresh vegetables, and noodles round out the recipe.

Sometimes, you just want old-fashion barbecue for dinner. This chopped chicken sandwich uses dark meat from the thighs to maintain its juicy, moist texture.

Mild green tomatillo sauce gives this enchilada recipe its green hue. Chicken thighs are shredded and added to the cheesy tortillas for a delicious bite.

Expand your chicken dinner repertoire with this simple Indian-inspired dish. Spinach and peas raise the nutrition factor.

If takeout isn't an option, try preparing our take on this classic dish at home.

These Thai-inspired kebabs will be everyone's new favorite meal. It helps that it's quick and easy to make, too!

The traditional Spanish dish gets a kick from chorizo while chicken and shrimp add even more protein and flavor to each bite.

Few thing are as satisfying on a cold winter day than chicken soup. This one is made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and gets added heartiness from wild rice.

Whether you enjoy these fried chicken thighs with waffles or on their own, this is an easy recipe you'll want to make time and time again.

Chicken thighs maintain their moisture better than white meat, which means this chicken chili tastes just as good when eaten as leftovers as it does on the first night.

An updated take on the classic French dish, this dinner uses dry white wine along with low-sodium chicken broth as its base.

The epitome of comfort food, this recipe combines chicken thighs, delicious dumplings, and loads of vegetables for a memorable meal that's on the table in just one hour.

A tasty main that's on the table in under 30 minutes? Yes, please! Serve these grilled chicken thighs alongside your favorite roasted vegetables for a satisfying meal.

This one-pot pasta dinner is nothing short of delightful. Cremini mushrooms add a welcome earthy taste to this comforting meal.

Serve this crispy chicken thigh and egg open-faced sandwich for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—you really can't go wrong.

Chicken thighs cook with homemade green curry in this update on the traditional favorite.

Amp up the heat with this spicy chicken chili. It's a mouthwatering meal that serves six, so serve it to the whole family or save leftovers for tomorrow's lunch.