23 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipes

You can add a lot of variety to your dinners with just one simple ingredient. Boneless Skinless Chicken thighs can be cooked in almost any way you can imagine. Each time you put them in your meal plan you can have a new, exciting, and delicious dish.

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Why cook with boneless/skinless chicken thighs?

Chicken thighs are dark meat which makes them extra tender.
They have more fat than boneless skinless chicken breast meat. It is more forgiving to cook and difficult to dry out. You will very easily be able to serve juicy chicken thighs.
Many boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes can be cooked in under 30 minutes for busy weeknight dinners.
They can also be braised or stewed for hours to develop rich, deep flavors.
They are budget friendly and great warmed up. You can cook up a few extra pieces for great lunches all week.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Recipes

These are some of my favorite chicken thigh recipes! Each cooking method listed below gives you easy ways to enjoy these special chicken pieces.

Grilled

These recipes use high heat to sear the outside of those beautiful tender chicken thighs. These recipes can be done on a gas grill, charcoal barbecue, or a smoker.

Italian Grilled Chicken

If you need a delicious new grilling recipe this summer, this Italian Grilled Chicken marinated in tomato paste, red wine vinegar, garlic, onion, and olive oil is just what you are looking for. The marinade has a big, bold flavor that caramelizes perfectly on grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Made with simple ingredients, this Greek yogurt chicken recipe is easy to prepare, next level flavorful, and will quickly become one of your favorite ways to serve chicken.

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Peanut Sauce Chicken

This easy peanut butter chicken recipe comes together quickly, making it a great option for weeknight meals. The sweet and savory marinade coats the chicken thigh pieces completely, making a nice brown crust around the juicy meat.

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Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs

This Mediterranean Chicken Skewers Recipe is a delicious go-to dish that is perfect for any occasion. Paprika and parsley are perfectly paired with garlic and bright lemon for a full-flavored skewer that will blow you away. You are sure to have these every day ingredients on hand to make the juiciest chicken dinner your family has ever had.

Easy Chicken Gyros Made on the Grill

Chicken Gyros (or Gyro) is definitely one of my favorite meals to prepare on the grill, for a number of reasons. It’s very easy to make and comes together pretty quickly. It’s served in pita or other types of flat bread so no extra dishes are needed.

Smoked Chicken Thighs

Smoked chicken thighs made on a pellet grill are incredibly juicy and flavorful. Smoking chicken thighs will take about an hour, and afterward, they're so tender you can cut them with a fork!

Air Fryer

Speed and ease are the name of the game with air fryer chicken thigh recipes. These are simple recipes that give you great options for topping salads and bowls or making sandwiches.

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Indian Chicken Tikka Kebab

Chicken Tikka Kebab is a delicious appetizer that is packed with flavor. It starts with chicken pieces marinated in yogurt along with lime juice and aromatic spices, then threaded onto skewers and cooked to create a delicious appetizer.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Easy 15-minute air fryer boneless and skinless chicken thighs that are super juicy with crispy edges. Serve with fresh lemon and parsley for the perfect weeknight dinner!

Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma

Air fryer chicken shawarma is an easy, healthy, and delicious recipe you’re going to love. Make an air fryer chicken shawarma plate for a low calorie, low carb, keto, and gluten free option.

Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Set and forget recipes are great for busy families. These recipes make use of your favorite countertop cookers to deliver a flavorful chicken dinner.

Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Get so much flavor out of your chicken thighs with this honey garlic slow cooker chicken thighs recipe! They come out perfectly tender and juicy in this hassle-free recipe.

Instant Pot Korean Chicken Thighs

Delight your taste buds with the umami, sweet, and spicy flavors in this Korean-style boneless, skinless chicken thighs recipe.

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Chicken Carnitas in the Slow Cooker

It's easy and economical to make fall apart tender, deeply flavorful Chicken Carnitas in your slow cooker. You'll need just a few everyday ingredients, 15 minutes of active time and 3 to 7 hours of hands off time in your slow cooker (depending on whether you cook on the low or high setting).

Stove Top

Bust out your skillets and Dutch ovens because these dishes range from quick fried chicken pieces to slowly stewed all in one meals.

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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Rice and Vegetables

This Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is based on one of our favorite family take out meals. Everyone loves the delicious sticky teriyaki sauce on juicy chicken with lots of extra to drizzle over the rice and vegetables.

Chicken Marsala with Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Enjoy perfectly tender boneless skinless chicken thighs simmered in a sauce of earthy mushrooms, dry marsala, and tangy balsamic for a restaurant style Italian dinner in around 30 minutes.

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs are bursting with flavor and feature moist and tender boneless chicken thighs seasoned with a luscious brown sugar and chili dry rub, wrapped in smoky bacon, and baked in the oven. So easy to prepare and simply delicious, this recipe will quickly become a new family favorite.

Maple Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

These Maple Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs are a fast, easy, and delicious way to serve chicken thighs! The thick sweet and salty glaze will soon become a household favorite!

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Tuscan Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes

This Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is an easy one-pot dish perfect for busy days. Serve this creamy chicken with rice and a salad for a complete meal.

Chicken Stew

This Chicken Stew is the perfect meal on a cold day. Hearty, thick, and delicious, you'll love sitting down to a bowl of this stew.

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Pollo Saltado

Pollo Saltado (Peruvian stir-fried chicken) is a Chinese-Peruvian fusion dish in the Chifa style. Tender chicken breast is stir-fried with red onion, ají amarillo chile pepper, and tomato, and served with potatoes and rice.

Oven Baked

Start lining your sheet pans, these simple baked chicken thighs are instant classics that you can go back to again and again.

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Oven Pulled Chicken Thighs

These slow-baked pulled chicken thighs are fall-apart tender and full of flavor from a homemade spice rub and a quick and easy sweet and tangy sauce.

Oven Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs

Lemony, juicy, tender and flavourful. These oven baked lemon chicken thighs are easy and convenient, making it the ideal healthy weeknight dinners.

Chili Rubbed Chicken Thighs in the Broiler

Broiled Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs with my spicy chili-powder-based chicken thigh rub are a quick and easy, healthy, and tasty low-carb, 15-minute wonder!

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Greek Sheet Pan Chicken Bake

Throw this Greek Sheet Pan Chicken with Baked Feta into your weekly rotation! It’s healthy, easy, and incredibly tasty.

Tips For Cooking skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs

There are many easy chicken thigh recipes listed above that will give you wonderful weeknight meals to share with your family.
No matter which method of cooking you use, it is important to do so safely. Cook chicken internal temperature of 165° Fahrenheit. The best way to ensure you reach this temperature is to use a meat thermometer.
Store leftover chicken in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Reheat to once again reach 165°.
For best results when baking, grilling, or sautéing, place chicken thighs in a single layer with a little space between each piece so they receive even heat.
Be sure to check the recipe card of each dish of these chicken recipes to get all of the tips and tricks offered by the recipe authors.

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