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18 Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes to Make Tonight

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
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Garlic-Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs
Credit: Hector Sanchez
If you're in need of quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly weeknight dinner options, we've got two words for you: Chicken thighs. Sometimes overlooked and always underestimated, this meat main is full of surprises. The reason why so many people jump ship and pick chicken thighs' slightly less flavorful sibling, chicken breasts, is simple. Chicken breasts are usually bought boneless, which some may translate as "easier" or "less fussy." Well, we're here to remind that you can, indeed, buy boneless chicken thighs at the grocery store, and they are going to be miles tastier than any breast. Broil, grill, fry, sauté, bake, roast, boil, or stir-fry it—a chicken thigh should be pictured right by the definition of a weeknight warrior. These 18 boneless chicken thigh recipes are sure to save dinner, time and again, if you just let them.
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Curried Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

Curried Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes
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Recipe: Curried Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

These slow-cooked chicken thighs are fall-off-the-bone-tender and full of curried flair.

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Grilled Chicken Tacos

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Recipe: Grilled Chicken Tacos

These chicken tacos keep it simple but oh-so flavorful with a citrusy marinade.

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Garlic-Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs

Garlic-Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs
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Recipe: Garlic-Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs

This dish strikes the perfect balance of cool tanginess and fiery heat. Yogurt, garlic, and jalapeño peppers mingle in its marinade.

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Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
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Recipe: Chicken-and-Collards Pilau

You'll want to make this one-pot wonder a regular on the dinner table. It's packed with chicken, sausage, quick-cooking rice, and collards.

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Sesame-Chicken Thigh Paillard with Peanut Sauce

Sesame-Chicken Thigh Paillard with Peanut Sauce
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Recipe: Sesame-Chicken Thigh Paillard with Peanut Sauce

These crispy, pan-fried thighs will make you want to say "Winner, winner, chicken dinner!"

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Cajun Chicken Cassoulet

Cajun Chicken Cassoulet
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Recipe: Cajun Chicken Cassoulet

We put a Southern spin on this classic slow-cooked French dish—and we think it's better for it.

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Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
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Recipe: Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Say hello to your new favorite lunch recipe.

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Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa

Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa
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Recipe: Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa

This recipe has more personality than your Taco Tuesday has ever seen.

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Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits

Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits
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Recipe: Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits

We've never met a chicken biscuit we didn't like—and using chicken thighs makes this recipe all the more tender and moist.

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Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs with White BBQ Sauce

Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs with White BBQ Sauce
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Recipe: Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs with White BBQ Sauce

Throw these on the grill lined with your favorite seasonal veggies. You won't be disappointed.

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Chicken-and-Bacon Satay

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Recipe: Chicken-and-Bacon Satay

This appetizer is always the talk of the party. Try it, and you'll see why.

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Sesame Chicken Tacos

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Recipe: Sesame Chicken Tacos

The whole family will love these chicken tacos with Asian flair.

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Chicken Thighs with Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Recipe: Chicken Thighs with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Greek-spiced chicken thighs and a fire-roasted tomato sauce are the stars of this recipe.

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Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs

Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs
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Recipe: Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs

You can turn to this company-worthy dish in a pinch. Marinated chicken thighs, creamy cheese grits, and garlicky sautéed spinach make a tasty trio.

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Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs

Top-Rated Main Dishes: Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs
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Recipe: Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs

Crispy, crunchy chicken drizzled with a spicy honey mustard sauce? Say no more.

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Orange-Ginger Grilled Chicken Thighs

Orange-Ginger Grilled Chicken Thighs
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Recipe: Orange-Ginger Grilled Chicken Thighs

A simple marinade of rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice, and ginger packs a flavorful punch on this grilled chicken.

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Balsamic Garlic-and-Herb Chicken Thighs

Balsamic Garlic-and-Herb Chicken Thighs
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Recipe: Balsamic Garlic-and-Herb Chicken Thighs

You'll make this hearty weeknight dinner recipe again and again.

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Grilled Chipotle Chicken

Grilled Chipotle Chicken
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Recipe: Grilled Chipotle Chicken

Kick your regular grilled chicken up a notch with chipotle flavor.

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    1 of 19 18 Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes to Make Tonight
    2 of 19 Curried Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes
    3 of 19 Grilled Chicken Tacos
    4 of 19 Garlic-Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs
    5 of 19 Chicken-and-Collards Pilau
    6 of 19 Sesame-Chicken Thigh Paillard with Peanut Sauce
    7 of 19 Cajun Chicken Cassoulet
    8 of 19 Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    9 of 19 Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa
    10 of 19 Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits
    11 of 19 Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs with White BBQ Sauce
    12 of 19 Chicken-and-Bacon Satay
    13 of 19 Sesame Chicken Tacos
    14 of 19 Chicken Thighs with Chunky Tomato Sauce
    15 of 19 Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs
    16 of 19 Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs
    17 of 19 Orange-Ginger Grilled Chicken Thighs
    18 of 19 Balsamic Garlic-and-Herb Chicken Thighs
    19 of 19 Grilled Chipotle Chicken

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