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    Bites with Bri » Main » 25 Simple Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipes

    25 Simple Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipes

    Published: Mar 10, 2023 by Brianna May · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Boneless skinless chicken thighs always make for an easy meal. They’re versatile and fairly inexpensive. Whether you’re looking for comfort food with fried chicken or something healthy with a chopped salad, you’re sure to find a recipe for you!

    A 6 photo collage showing different boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes.

    These recipes are all full of flavor and easy to make. You don’t have to be an expert in the kitchen, these recipes allow you to utilize simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.

    There are so many delicious ways to cook boneless skinless chicken thighs and from a variety of cultures. Here are 25 simple recipes that can be made on the stovetop, in the oven, with an air fryer, instant pot or slow cooker.

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    • Family Style + Comfort Food
    • Instant Pot | Air Fryer | Slow Cooker
    • Traditional Food
    • Healthy Options
    • Unique
    • FAQS
    • More Chicken Recipes

    Family Style + Comfort Food

    French Onion Chicken Bake
    This easy French Onion Chicken Bake is loaded with caramelized onion and is inspired by french onion soup. It is loaded with cheese, herbs, and garlic. Serve it over mashed potatoes for the perfect comfort food dinner.
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    French onion bake in dutch oven.
    Greek Yogurt Chicken Recipe
    This Greek Yogurt Chicken is so tender and packed with flavor. It does require a few hours of marinating, but is definitely worth the wait. The marinade is full of garlic, shallot, lemon, and spices.
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    Greek yogurt chicken on white and blue dish with garnish.
    Baked Buffalo Chicken Thighs
    Boneless and skinless Buffalo Chicken Thighs are seasoned in a homemade seasoning blend, and smothered in buffalo sauce and melted butter. This 30-minute dinner recipe is the perfect alternative when you're craving buffalo chicken wings!
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    Baked buffalo chicken thighs with garnish.
    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs
    Ready in under 30 minutes, you’ll want to add these bacon wrapped chicken thighs to your weeknight dinner rotation. Flavoured with a delicious sweet and savoury rub using brown sugar and paprika, this is a kid-friendly dinner.
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    Bacon wrapped chicken thighs with garnish.
    Creamy One Pan Chicken and Potatoes
    This one pan chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! Ready in under an hour with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, potatoes, mushrooms, and fresh spinach.
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    Creamy one pan chicken and potatoes in black dish with garnish.
    Skillet Chicken Fajitas
    Make a sizzling skillet of chicken fajitas for your next weeknight meal. This crowd-pleasing dinner comes together in a single pan, made with chicken thighs, onion, bell pepper, and a simple homemade seasoning blend.
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    Skillet chicken fajitas with bell pepper veggies and garnish.
    Alfredo Mac and Cheese
    Take a break from traditional fettuccine Alfredo and make this easy Alfredo Mac and Cheese with chicken and broccoli for dinner. Ready in 45 minutes with a homemade Alfredo sauce.
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    Alfredo mac and cheese in black dish with fork.
    Oven Pulled Chicken Thighs
    These oven pulled chicken thighs are fall-apart tender and full of delicious flavor. They’re slow-baked with a homemade spice rub of Hungarian paprika, ground chipotle pepper and chili powder seasoning. To finish, the pulled thighs are tossed in a simple sweet and sour sauce. The sauce mellows out the spiciness of the chicken and balances the flavors perfectly.
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    Oven pulled chicken thighs in white dish with fork.
    Honey Butter Chicken
    This honey butter chicken is crispy, sweet, juicy, and tender, and comes together in 30 minutes! My favorite part about this chicken is that is not deep fried, it is shallowed fried and uses less oil, and is less heavy.
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    Honey butter chicken with garnish.
    Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
    These Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers are packed with flavor and easy enough for a quick weeknight meal that is sure to impress! Use store bought rotisserie chicken and frozen rice to make this wholesome meal in less than 40 minutes!
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    Chicken stuffed poblano peppers with lime and garnish.
    Fried Chicken Sliders
    Using slider buns, chicken breasts or chicken thighs, and a few other simple ingredients, this chicken sliders recipe is great for a family dinner or even perfect as a party appetizer!
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    Fried chicken sliders with lettuce and pickles.

    Instant Pot | Air Fryer | Slow Cooker

    Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
    This Instant Pot Chicken Biryani has fragrant rice cooked with tender juicy chicken along with lots of warming spices and caramelized onions. This Indian chicken and rice dish is popular all over the world. This one-pot version made in a pressure cooker is easy to make even on busy weeknights in less than an hour.
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    Instant pot chicken biryani with garnish in white bowl.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
    This slow cooker chicken cacciatore is the classic family-favorite meal of your dreams, but made even easier in the crockpot! The chicken comes out super tender, and the veggie-packed tomato sauce is delicious served over a bed of pasta.
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    Slow cooker chicken cacciatore with garnish.
    Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
    Instant Pot chicken and rice soup is an easy soup recipe made with wild rice and hearty vegetables! It’s a cozy and comforting meal any time!
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    Instant pot chicken and rice soup in white bowl with garnish.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
    These slow cooker chicken thighs are coated in an easy honey garlic sauce, then cooked in a crock pot until tender. Serve your chicken thighs over steamed rice for a complete meal that the whole family will love!
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    Slow cooker chicken thighs with garnish.

    Traditional Food

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    This easy chicken tikka masala is the perfect recipe for when you are craving bold and strong flavors on a weeknight! Tender pieces of chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and ginger and then simmered in a flavorful creamy tomato curry with coconut milk. Make sure to have extra naan on hand to sop up the delicious sauce!
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    Chicken tikka masala with garnish and naan.
    Easy New Zealand Style Butter Chicken
    This super easy, DELICIOUS New Zealand style butter chicken recipe takes just 20 minutes to make. It uses store cupboard staples – including a secret, very Kiwi ingredient you may be surprised to see!
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    New Zealand style butter chicken in white dish with garnish.
    Greek Chicken Gyros
    These Greek Chicken Gyros are about to be your new favorite summer dish! Marinate the chicken overnight for a fabulous, flavorful dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
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    Greek chicken gyros with garnish and veggies.
    Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe
    This homemade Chicken Shawarma recipe is one of my all time favorites! It has so much flavor. Shawarma spiced chicken thighs on a warm pita topped with homemade Schug, tzatziki, tomato, red onion, cucumber and kalamata olives.
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    Chicken shawarma with homemade schug and veggies.

    Healthy Options

    Chopped Salad with Chicken
    This crunchy and fresh chopped salad is packed with chunks of tender chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, sweet peas, crumbled bacon and cheese. The creamy ranch dressing ties it all together for a hearty and comforting entrée salad.
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    Pollo Asado (Chipotle Copycat)
    If you're a fan of Chipotle you have likely heard of pollo asado, a delicious Mexican grilled chicken that's bursting with flavor. This traditional dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy family dinner. 
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    Pollo asado with white rice and veggies.
    Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Corn Salsa
    Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls are sure to be a favorite! This recipe combines sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors to create a seriously flavorful chicken bowl! The chipotle chicken marinade is quick and easy to make and goes beautifully with the sweet corn salsa and buttery avocados.
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    Honey chipotle chicken with corn salsa in a bowl.
    Chicken Teriyaki Bowls
    This chicken teriyaki bowl is a complete meal featuring delicious teriyaki chicken served with blistered green beans and tender white rice. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe makes an easy, restaurant-quality meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes.
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    Chicken teriyaki over white rice in grey bowl.

    Unique

    Easy Grilled Chicken Poke Bowls
    These easy grilled chicken poke bowls are fresh, healthy and a fab way to get lots of veggies in. With juicy miso chicken thighs, proper sushi rice, a super punchy dressing and crunchy toppings, you’ll want to make them again and again.
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    Grilled chicken poke in white bowl with garnish.
    Huli Huli Chicken
    Huli Huli Chicken is a mouthwatering chicken dish soaked in a heavenly marinade that gives it delicious flavor and a beautiful golden brown color. The sweet and savory Huli Huli sauce has met its perfect match with this easy chicken recipe. This flavorsome marinated chicken topped with pineapple slices will make you feel like you’re on a vacation to Hawaii without having to leave your kitchen. 
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    Huli huli chicken with pineapple and garnish.

    There is a perfect boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe for everyone!

    FAQS

    Is it better to bake skinless chicken thighs at 350 or 400?

    Between 400°F and 450°F, with 425°F being the temperature to rely on most often.

    What cooking method is best for chicken thighs?

    The cooking methods that are ideal for boneless skinless thighs are grilling, roasting, and slow cooking.

    Do chicken thighs get more tender the longer you cook them?

    Unlike chicken breasts, chicken thighs become more tender the longer they cook.

    More Chicken Recipes

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    • Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
    • Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup
    • Dutch Oven Chicken Breast
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