Thigh

The earliest recipes for dishes made with thighs date back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the upper class typically enjoyed dishes made with chicken or veal, while the lower class had to make do with whatever they could afford, which was usually pork. This is why many medieval thigh recipes call for pork, as it was the most common meat available.

As time went on, people began to experiment with different meats and ways of cooking them. This led to the creation of many different thigh recipes that are still enjoyed today. Some of the most popular include chicken thighs baked in a creamy sauce, BBQ chicken thighs, and honey-glazed ham.

No matter what your favorite type of thigh recipe is, you can be sure that it has a long and interesting history behind it. So the next time you enjoy a delicious meal made with thighs, take a moment to think about all the people who have enjoyed the same dish over the centuries.

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Recipes

 

Garlicky Chicken Thighs With Scallion and Lime

5/5 - 5828 votes

• salt
• canola oil
• soy sauce
• green onion
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• lime juice
• garlic

 

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Lemon, Thyme and Rosemary

5/5 - 2242 votes

• garlic
• lemon
• onion
• chicken thigh
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper
• rosemary

 

Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs

4/5 - 3794 votes

• salt
• lemon
• garlic
• ginger
• canola oil
• butter
• orange blossom
• soy sauce
• chicken thigh

 

Grilled Soy-Basted Chicken Thighs With Spicy Cashews

5/5 - 1928 votes

• hot sauce
• black pepper
• soy sauce
• cashew
• brown sugar
• hoisin sauce
• ginger
• sriracha
• chicken thigh
• sesame oil
• green onion
• springs cilantro

 

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Winter Squash

5/5 - 1810 votes

• chile powder
• sage
• olive oil
• black pepper
• andteaspoons coriander seed
• andteaspoons salt
• acorn squash
• lemon
• maple syrup
• green onion
• butter
• chicken thigh

 

Roast Chicken Thighs with Lentil Stew

5/5 - 870 votes

• pimentón de la vera
• green lentil
• bell pepper
• carrot
• chicken stock
• leek
• onion
• thyme
• sherry vinegar
• bacon
• chicken thigh
• olive oil
• garlic
• salt

 

Braised Chicken Thighs With Tomatillos

5/5 - 1436 votes

• corn tortilla
• salt
• tomatillo
• canola oil
• hominy
• jalapeño
• onion
• cilantro
• leg
• lime juice
• garlic
• chicken stock
• radish

 

Harissa Chicken Thighs With Shallots

5/5 - 1341 votes

• salt
• salt
• lime
• chicken thigh
• cinnamon
• cilantro
• chicken stock
• grapeseed
• garlic
• green onion
• harissa
• shallot

 

Black Pepper Chicken Thighs With Mango, Rum and Cashews

5/5 - 1341 votes

• salt
• mango
• black pepper
• cashew
• light brown sugar
• cilantro
• chicken thigh
• green onion
• olive oil
• cayenne pepper
• apple cider vinegar
• cilantro
• dark rum
• garlic

 

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Cauliflower and Herby Yogurt

4/5 - 2606 votes

• salt
• aleppo pepper flake
• coriander
• smoked paprika
• garlic
• cauliflower
• greek yogurt
• cilantro
• mint
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• shallot
• chicken thigh

 

Skillet Chicken Thighs With Broccoli and Orzo

4/5 - 2115 votes

• thyme
• lemon
• salt
• broccoli
• white wine
• black pepper
• chicken broth
• olive oil
• butter
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• orzo pasta

 

Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce

4.6/5 - 439 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• parsley
• dijon mustard
• mustard
• onion
• white wine
• crème fraîche
• chicken thigh

 

Braised Chicken Thighs With Caramelized Fennel

5/5 - 747 votes

• lemon juice
• pernod
• salt
• garlic
• onion
• fennel seed
• lemon zest
• black pepper
• olive oil
• fennel bulb
• chicken thigh

 

Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs

4/5 - 530 votes

• ranch salad dressing
• garlic
• olive oil
• chicken thigh
• black pepper

 

Flattened Chicken Thighs With Roasted Lemon Slices

4/5 - 1554 votes

• CHICKEN
• thyme
• salt
• sage
• lemon
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• MARINADE
• red pepper flake
• garlic
• italian parsley
• sage
• thyme
• lemon
• olive oil

 

Gingery Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Peaches

4/5 - 1553 votes

• PEACHES
• salt
• thyme
• honey
• butter
• peach
• CHICKEN
• basil
• salt
• olive oil
• yogurt
• lime juice
• ginger
• soy sauce
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• green onion
• balsamic vinegar
• thyme

 

30-Minute Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

4.97/5 - 372 votes

• thyme
• salt
• lemon
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• red chili pepper
• black pepper
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• tomato paste
• shallot

 

Cider-Braised Chicken Thighs With Apples and Greens

4/5 - 1397 votes

• salt
• shallot
• kale
• red apple
• chicken thigh
• apple cider vinegar
• canola
• dijon mustard
• sage
• garlic
• apple cider
• chicken broth

 

Thai Roast Chicken Thighs With Coconut Rice

4.6/5 - 268 votes

• cilantro
• zest
• white jasmine rice
• coconut milk
• ginger
• salt
• green cabbage
• coconut palm sugar
• fish sauce
• olive oil
• black pepper
• garlic
• chicken thigh

 

Braised Chicken Thighs With Chile, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Coriander

5/5 - 490 votes

• chicken stock
• vegetable oil
• serrano
• black pepper
• cardamom
• cinnamon
• coriander
• salt
• cilantro
• lime juice
• ginger
• garlic
• white potato
• onion
• coconut milk
• chicken thigh

 

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Garlicky Cucumber Yogurt

4/5 - 1087 votes

• red pepper flake
• salt
• thyme
• lemon
• hothouse cucumber
• greek
• mint
• chicken thigh
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Coconut-Braised Chicken Thighs With Turmeric and Peppers

4/5 - 988 votes

• jasmine rice
• cilantro
• salt
• chicken stock
• light coconut milk
• ginger
• turmeric
• lemongrass
• coconut oil
• coriander
• garlic
• makrut lime
• green onion
• sweet pepper
• bone

 

One-Pan Chicken Thighs With Coconut Creamed Corn

4/5 - 977 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• coconut milk
• ginger
• lime
• serrano chile
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• green onion
• corn

 

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Peanut Butter Barbecue Sauce

4/5 - 893 votes

• CHICKEN
• salt
• chicken thigh
• canola oil
• barbecue sauce
• BARBECUE SAUCE
• black pepper
• salt
• peanut butter
• cayenne pepper
• smoked paprika
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• onion
• canola oil
• tomato paste
• turbinado
• unsulphured molasses
• worcestershire sauce

 

Braised Chicken Thighs With Greens and Olives

4/5 - 836 votes

• salt
• salt
• chicken stock
• chicken thigh
• onion
• green olife
• red pepper flake
• green
• italian parsley
• grapeseed
• raisin
• garlic

 

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs With Panko and Parmesan Coating

4.5/5 - 175 votes

• panko breadcrumb
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• garlic powder
• paprika
• parsley flake
• maple syrup
• mustard
• butter
• chicken thigh

 

Smoke-Roasted Chicken Thighs With Paprika

4/5 - 724 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• lemon
• mint
• lemon juice
• sweet paprika
• honey
• hot paprika
• butter
• garlic
• chicken thigh

 

Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken Thighs

4.8/5 - 126 votes

• lime
• salt
• ginger
• cilantro
• lime juice
• hot chili paste
• light brown sugar
• vegetable oil
• chicken thigh
• coconut milk
• garlic

 

One-Skillet Roasted Sesame Chicken Thighs

4.6/5 - 137 votes

• salt
• sesame seed
• carrot
• honey
• ginger
• sesame oil
• soy sauce
• sriracha
• rice vinegar
• green onion
• chicken thigh

 

Broiled Chicken Thighs with Oranges, Fennel and Green Olives

4/5 - 539 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• maras pepper
• garlic
• fennel
• orange
• onion
• green olife
• olive oil
• chicken thigh

 

Turkey Thighs With Pickled Cranberries and Onions for Two

4/5 - 478 votes

• salt
• lime juice
• thyme
• lemon
• onion
• turkey thigh
• cranberry
• cilantro
• butter
• sugar
• garlic

 

Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Scallions

4/5 - 166 votes

• salt
• asparagus
• cilantro
• lime juice
• soy sauce
• honey
• vegetable oil
• aniseed
• green onion
• garlic
• chicken thigh

 

Baked Crispy Chicken Thighs

4.73/5 - 122 votes

• smoked paprika
• garlic powder
• salt
• thyme
• bouillon powder
• cayenne pepper
• white pepper
• onion powder
• chicken thigh

 

Roasted Turkey Thighs

4/5 - 168 votes

• thyme
• salt
• turkey broth
• butter
• pepper
• garlic
• turkey thigh

 

Southern Fried Chicken Thighs

4/5 - 167 votes

• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• chicken thigh
• buttermilk
• salt
• all purpose flour
• black pepper
• canola

 

Korean Roast Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 218 votes

• green onion
• soy sauce
• black pepper
• ginger
• garlic
• honey
• sesame oil
• chicken thigh

 

Ranch Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 205 votes

• seasoning salt
• ranch salad dressing
• bread crumb
• italian seasoning
• parmesan cheese
• yellow cornmeal
• chicken thigh

 

Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 186 votes

• chili
• garlic
• ginger
• brown sugar
• fish sauce
• olive oil
• soy sauce
• chicken thigh
• basil
• coriander

 

Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs

3.8/5 - 144 votes

• green onion
• salt
• lime zest
• orange zest
• cilantro
• lime juice
• orange juice
• soy sauce
• chicken thigh
• vegetable oil
• garlic

 

Balsamic Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 170 votes

• cooking spray
• salt
• balsamic vinegar
• shallot
• chicken thigh

 

Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

4/5 - 304 votes

• CHICKEN
• lemon juice
• salt
• red pepper flake
• garlic
• rosemary
• olive oil
• chicken thigh
• PEPPERS
• salt
• caper
• black olife
• green olife
• oregano
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• onion
• garlic
• bell pepper

 

Crispy Garlic Chicken Thighs

4.95/5 - 113 votes

• olive oil
• garlic powder
• white wine
• garlic
• butter
• chicken thigh
• parsley
• salt

 

Orange Sauce Sweet and Savory Chicken Thighs

4.5/5 - 77 votes

• orange juice
• ground
• olive oil
• soy sauce
• onion
• rosemary
• thyme
• salt
• light brown sugar
• chicken thigh

 

Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs

4/5 - 119 votes

• canola
• chicken thigh
• black pepper
• salt

 

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Thighs

4.7/5 - 64 votes

• butter
• spinach
• onion
• feta
• heavy cream
• olive oil
• chicken thigh
• pepper
• salt
• red pepper flake

 

Chicken Thighs With White Wine Cream Sauce

4.5/5 - 71 votes

• garlic
• chicken stock
• olive oil
• chicken thigh
• cream
• white wine
• parsley
• butter
• all purpose flour
• mushroom
• salt
• black pepper

 

Grilled Chicken Thighs

4.99/5 - 85 votes

• balsamic vinegar
• brown sugar
• dijon mustard
• soy sauce
• rosemary
• lemon pepper seasoning
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• olive oil

 

Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Thighs

4/5 - 110 votes

• kernel corn
• black bean
• green chile pepper
• salsa
• taco seasoning
• black pepper

 

Delicious Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

4/5 - 107 votes

• ketchup
• chili powder
• sugar
• olive oil
• cayenne pepper
• garlic powder
• red pepper flake
• salt
• brown sugar
• white vinegar
• paprika
• chicken thigh

 

Creamy Whole30 Bacon Mushroom Chicken Thighs (Paleo)

4.99/5 - 57 votes

• coconut milk
• black pepper
• salt
• salt
• italian seasoning
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• whole30 compliant bacon
• thyme
• mushroom

 

Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs With Parmesan Peas

4/5 - 225 votes

• BUTTERED PEAS
• salt
• pea
• parmesan cheese
• butter
• NOODLES
• salt
• butter
• egg noodle
• CHICKEN
• salt
• canola oil
• black pepper
• garlic
• onion
• wheat cereal
• chicken thigh

 

One-Pan Chicken Thighs with Burst Tomatoes, Harissa, and Feta

4.4/5 - 67 votes

• bread
• cherry tomato
• harissa paste
• red wine vinegar
• salt
• oregano
• feta
• chicken thigh

 

Sticky Baked Chicken Thighs

4.96/5 - 75 votes

• apple cider vinegar
• olive oil
• ketchup
• soy sauce
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• brown sugar
• chicken thigh

 

One-Skillet Crispy Chicken Thighs with Harissa

4.3/5 - 57 votes

• salt
• harissa paste
• fennel
• olive oil
• leek
• lemon juice
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• potato

 

Gochujang Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 36 votes

• sesame oil
• garlic powder
• gochugaru
• onion powder
• paprika
• pepper
• salt
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• gochujang
• chicken thigh

 

Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs

4.7/5 - 36 votes

• salt
• green onion
• baguette
• chicken stock
• olive oil
• bell pepper
• link andouille sausage
• onion
• rounded all purpose flour
• lager beer
• tomato
• thyme
• hot sauce
• celery
• garlic
• chicken thigh

 

Roasted Chicken Thighs With Fresh Basil

4.5/5 - 42 votes

• olive oil
• chicken thigh
• basil
• black pepper
• salt
• chive

 

Hot Honey Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 34 votes

• italian seasoning
• honey
• olive oil
• tabasco sauce
• chicken thigh

 

Panko-Crusted Roast Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Thyme

4.7/5 - 40 votes

• salt
• carrot
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• thyme
• panko
• butter
• chicken thigh

 

Air Fryer Turkey Thighs

5/5 - 33 votes

• turkey thigh
• butter
• thyme
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• salt
• pepper

 

Lemon Chicken Thighs with Artichokes

4.71/5 - 48 votes

• white wine
• parsley
• olive oil
• salt
• lemon
• onion
• artichoke heart
• butter
• chicken thigh

 

Vietnamese Fried Chicken Thighs with Garlic-Chile Glaze

3.8/5 - 73 votes

• vegetable oil
• ginger
• shallot
• black pepper
• salt
• lime juice lime
• light brown sugar
• soy sauce
• garlic
• fish sauce
• hot chili paste
• rice flour
• drumstick

 

Air Fryer Gochujang Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 31 votes

• sesame oil
• garlic powder
• gochugaru
• onion powder
• paprika
• pepper
• salt
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• gochujang
• chicken thigh

 

Tamarind Chicken Thighs With Collard Greens Salad

3.4/5 - 104 votes

• black pepper
• collard green
• salt
• nutmeg
• ginger
• orange juice
• tamarind concentrate
• agave nectar
• cinnamon
• japanese sweet potato
• serrano chile
• coconut amino
• olive oil
• garlic
• chicken thigh

 

Smoked Turkey Thighs

5/5 - 49 votes

• salt
• chili powder
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• brown sugar
• smoked paprika
• olive oil
• turkey thigh

 

Honey Sesame Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 29 votes

• brown sugar
• garlic powder
• salt
• paprika
• honey
• sesame seed
• soy sauce
• cornstarch
• sesame oil
• water
• garlic
• chicken thigh

 

Lemongrass Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 29 votes

• peanut oil
• brown sugar
• fish sauce
• red chili flake
• green onion
• lime
• olive oil
• lemongrass
• soy sauce
• garlic
• chicken thigh

 

Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 17 votes

• honey
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• cilantro
• lime
• chili powder
• chicken thigh
• garlic

 

Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs

4.92/5 - 34 votes

• chicken broth
• chicken thigh
• salt

 

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

4.97/5 - 30 votes

• basil
• oregano
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• paprika
• chicken thigh

 

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

4/5 - 53 votes

• red pepper flake
• parsley
• italian seasoning
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• chicken thigh

 

Braised Chicken Thighs

4.5/5 - 16 votes

• ginger
• white rice
• black pepper
• salt
• green onion
• sesame seed
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• vegetable oil
• sugar
• sake
• water
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• shallot

 

Braised Chicken Thighs

4.5/5 - 16 votes

• ginger
• white rice
• black pepper
• salt
• green onion
• sesame seed
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• vegetable oil
• sugar
• sake
• water
• garlic
• chicken thigh
• shallot

 

Oven-Barbecued Chicken Thighs

4/5 - 48 votes

• seasoning
• garlic
• ketchup
• apple cider vinegar
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• worcestershire sauce
• brown sugar
• chicken thigh

 

Cheddar-Apple Stuffed Chicken Thighs

5/5 - 43 votes

• chicken stock
• heavy cream
• salt
• fuji apple
• cheddar cheese
• poultry seasoning
• lemon
• pepper
• all purpose flour
• butter
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• rice
• thyme

 

Braised Chicken Thighs with 40 Cloves of Garlic

4.5/5 - 23 votes

• ciabatta bread
• nutmeg
• salt
• mushroom
• tuscan kale
• marsala wine
• olive oil
• thyme
• chicken stock
• butter
• cloves hardneck
• chicken thigh

 

Braised Chicken Thighs with Squash and Mustard Greens

4.5/5 - 28 votes

• white rice
• salt
• white wine
• ginger
• acorn squash
• mustard green
• soy sauce
• chicken broth
• sesame oil
• rice vinegar
• vegetable oil
• sesame seed
• dark brown sugar
• chicken thigh
• chiles de árbol
• green onion

 

Coconut-Curry Braised Chicken Thighs

3.8/5 - 50 votes

• cilantro
• jasmine rice
• coconut milk
• ginger
• coconut flake
• curry powder
• salt
• lime
• onion
• garlic
• sweet potato
• chicken thigh

 

Herb and Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

4.8/5 - 30 votes

• rosemary
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• dijon mustard
• honey
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• black pepper

 

Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs with Charred Lemon Salsa Verde + Asparagus.

4.5/5 - 30 votes

• caper
• red pepper flake
• salt
• anchovy
• asparagus
• lemon
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• basil
• oregano
• parsley
• olive oil olive oil
• garlic
• garlic
• butter
• salt
• lemons zest

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