Food and Recipes Meat Chicken 16 Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes to Make Tonight By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South.She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of Georgia. She hopes to inspire your travel bucket list with her features on road trips through Texas Hill Country, bourbon tours in Kentucky, and the best beach getaways on the Gulf Coast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: 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. 01 of 17 18 Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes to Make Tonight 02 of 17 Garlic-Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs Hector Sanchez 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. 03 of 17 Chicken-and-Collards Pilau Greg Dupree 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. 04 of 17 Sesame-Chicken Thigh Paillard with Peanut Sauce Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Sesame-Chicken Thigh Paillard with Peanut Sauce These crispy, pan-fried thighs will make you want to say "Winner, winner, chicken dinner!" 05 of 17 Cajun Chicken Cassoulet Iain Bagwell Recipe: Cajun Chicken Cassoulet We put a Southern spin on this classic slow-cooked French dish—and we think it's better for it. 06 of 17 Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Say hello to your new favorite lunch recipe. 07 of 17 Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa Alison Miksch Recipe: Crunchy Jerk Tacos with Watermelon-Mango Salsa This recipe has more personality than your Taco Tuesday has ever seen. 08 of 17 Fried Chicken Thighs & Biscuits Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner 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. 09 of 17 Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs with White BBQ Sauce Hector Sanchez Recipe: Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs with White BBQ Sauce Throw these on the grill lined with your favorite seasonal veggies. You won't be disappointed. 10 of 17 Chicken-and-Bacon Satay Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Chicken-and-Bacon Satay This appetizer is always the talk of the party. Try it, and you'll see why. 11 of 17 Sesame Chicken Tacos Brian Woodcock Recipe: Sesame Chicken Tacos The whole family will love these chicken tacos with Asian flair. 12 of 17 Chicken Thighs with Chunky Tomato Sauce Jennifer R. Davick Recipe: Chicken Thighs with Chunky Tomato Sauce Greek-spiced chicken thighs and a fire-roasted tomato sauce are the stars of this recipe. 13 of 17 Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs Photo: Jennifer Davick 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. 14 of 17 Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs Southern Living Recipe: Honey-Pecan Chicken Thighs Crispy, crunchy chicken drizzled with a spicy honey mustard sauce? Say no more. 15 of 17 Orange-Ginger Grilled Chicken Thighs Southern Living 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. 16 of 17 Balsamic Garlic-and-Herb Chicken Thighs Southern Living Recipe: Balsamic Garlic-and-Herb Chicken Thighs You'll make this hearty weeknight dinner recipe again and again. 17 of 17 Grilled Chipotle Chicken Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Grilled Chipotle Chicken Kick your regular grilled chicken up a notch with chipotle flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit