Looking to spice things up in the kitchen? Juicy and flavorful, chicken thighs are easy to cook in so many delicious ways. Put some sizzle back into your dinner game.
Kung Pao Chicken
This kung pao chicken is just like what you get at your favorite Chinese takeout restaurant. Chunks of juicy chicken thigh meat, crunchy peanuts, a salty-sweet sauce, and a hit of spice all come together to make one delicious dish.
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Mochiko Chicken
Chicken Mochiko is delicious bite-size pieces of tender chicken thighs dredged in mochiko flour (sweet rice flour) and deep fried. So crunchy and irresistible!
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Thai Chicken Curry
This Thai Chicken Curry is so good! Chicken thighs cook in the flavorful sauce and turn fall-apart tender.
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Korean Fried Chicken
This Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken is crispy, crunchy, spicy, and sweet. While you could use white meat chicken, I find chicken thighs give the dish the best texture and flavor.
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Chicken Adobo
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo is a quick way to make this classic Filipino comfort food— tender chicken thighs pressure cooked in a sweet and savory glaze.
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Chicken Curry Laksa
Spicy chicken curry Laksa is the stuff dreams are made of. What’s more enticing than a steamy bowl of rich, spicy soup with layers of flavor, chunks of chicken, and tender rice noodles? You can use any chicken pieces you like here, but I find it’s best made with chicken thighs and drumsticks.
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Orange Chicken
Orange Chicken is crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and tossed in an addictive sweet-savory sauce made with orange juice and zest. I use chicken thigh meat because it’s the most flavorful and the most tender.
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Chicken Kathi Rolls
Chicken kathi rolls are a popular Indian street food. Tender chicken thigh meat is marinated in yogurt and spices and then pan-seared, wrapped in soft roti, and topped with savory chutney, seasoned red onions, and fresh herbs.
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Salt and Pepper Chicken
This Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken is best made with chicken thigh meat, which turns out tender, juicy, and flavorful.
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Chicken Pakora
Chicken Pakora—crunchy fried chunks of chicken thigh meat seasoned with ginger, garlic, ground chile, and chaat masala coated in a chickpea flour (besan) batter—are an easy dinner option and they’re so good!
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Chicken Karaage
Everyone loves my Chicken Karaage. Golden brown, tender and juicy chicken pieces of dark meat chicken are full of flavor, and extra crispy on the outside.
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Sesame Chicken
Do you love crispy, sweet-savory Sesame Chicken from your favorite Chinese restaurant? This air fryer version made with chicken thighs is just as good as, or maybe even better than your favorite takeout.
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Chicken Biryani
Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a quick way to make this classic Indian dish. It’s packed with savory flavor and can be made with any bone-in chicken pieces. Skinless chicken thighs are my favorite to use here.
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Mongolian Chicken
Mongolian Chicken, like its sibling Mongolian Beef, is a restaurant favorite, and for good reason. Tender pieces of chicken thigh meat are fried to a golden-brown crisp and then tossed in a sweet-savory, gingery hoisin-based sauce studded with fresh green onions.
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Gochujang Chicken
Gochujang chicken is a delicious Korean recipe featuring the fermented red chile paste that is spicy and full of umami. Marinating tender chicken thighs in spicy gochujang is genius.
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Chicken Shawarma
Flavored with lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and other Mediterranean spices, this chicken shawarma recipe works best with juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs. c
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Chicken Hot and Sour Soup
Chicken Hot and Sour Soup starts with a rich, tangy, spicy broth. Then it’s filled with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, ribbons of egg, and chunks of chicken thigh. It’s seriously nutritious and seriously delicious.
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Chicken Korma
Instant Pot Chicken Korma is a super-fast way to enjoy this spicy, rich curry. It’s quick to make, with a short ingredient list, but the recipe doesn’t sacrifice flavor for speed. Using dark-meat chicken is key, whether you use chicken thighs or a combination of thighs and drumsticks.
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