The Most Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes | Canadian Living (2024)

Charring the cherry tomatoes adds flavour, and they still hold their shape.

Get the recipe: Yogurt-Spiced Chicken with Grilled Tomato Kabobs

Fragrant with coconut, ginger and shallots, this bright flavored curry is best served over jasmine rice or rice noodles.

Get the recipe: Thai Coconut Chicken Simmer

This is a slow cooker version of one of The Test Kitchen's favourite braised chicken dishes

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Lemon and Olive Chicken

Kielbasa sausage gives this chili a hearty texture and lots of flavour.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker White Bean and Kielbasa Chili

This mild, sweet curry has all the comforting flavours of a curry without too much spice, making it a great choice for the entire family.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Curry

A sweet glaze makes grilled chicken shine-literally!

Get the recipe: Fig Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs make a juicy canvas for painting on this rosemary and mustard glaze.

Get the recipe: Grilled Rosemary-Mustard Chicken

I love Vietnamese food and have fond memories of bonding with my mother over hot bowls of pho and crispy fresh rolls.

Get the recipe: Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi

Simple pantry ingredients make a flavourful sweet-and-sticky glaze for juicy chicken thighs.

Get the recipe: Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Broccoli Couscous

These cheesy chicken thighs taste like Jalapeno poppers and are the perfect fit for a family-friendly meal.

Get the recipe: Cheese and Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

With plenty of noodles, kale, sweet potatoes and chicken in every bite, this soup is satisfying and healing for your taste buds, your body and your soul.

Get the recipe: Souper Chicken Noodle

You know what saves time on a busy weeknight? Making a marinade that doubles as a salad dressing base.

Get the recipe: Miso Chicken with Broccoli Slaw

Ideal to dig into on a chilly evening, this one pot chicken stew comes together in no time.

Get the recipe: Quick Chicken and White Bean Stew

Chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts and they give this robust soup added heartiness.

Get the recipe:Curried Lentil and Chicken Soup

Topping Vietnamese-inspired tacos with a fresh carrot salad adds the perfect amount of crunch.

Get the recipe: Lemongrass Chicken Tacos

This sodium-reduced, vegetable-packed dinner is full of flavour and comes together in half an hour.

Get the recipe: Chicken Ratatouille with Lemon Basil Polenta

This hearty French stew (named after the earthenware pot that it's traditionally cooked in) normally takes hours to prepare. Using canned beans and chicken thighs (instead of the usual duck confit) allows you to get in on the table in minutes.

Get the recipe: Quick Cassoulet Stew

These skewers pair nicely with sesame noodles or sautéed greens.

Get the recipe: Chicken Skewers with Peanut Lime Dipping Sauce

Economical one-pot recipes like this one are essential in everyone's repertoire. Toasted walnuts and fresh herbs bring a pleasant crunch and bright flavour to this Mediterranean- inspired dish. Use California walnuts for the freshest flavour.

Get the recipe: Chicken Pilaf with Spinach and Walnuts

Tagine is a stew eaten all over Morocco served in earthenwear pots of the same name. All tagines start with a spice base, often including cinnamon, saffron, turmeric and cumin. Serve with lemon wedges over couscous or with flatbread to soak up the delicious juices.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Saffron Chicken and Apricot Tagine

Forget your ordinary barbecue chicken. After trying this version—a twist on the flavourful Hong Kong-style char siu barbecue pork—you'll never go back to basic.

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This classic Hungarian dish is traditionally made with sweet paprika, but we used smoked paprika to add depth to the sauce. Add it to your repertoire for a seriously unforgettable meal.

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Be sure to use bone-in chicken thighs as they are more flavourful than breast meat and stay moist and tender during cooking.

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Marinating the chicken in a spiced buttermilk keeps it moist and tender. We love this marinade for juicy chicken thighs and thick pork chops.

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Look for dried chilies in major supermarkets and at Latin American grocers.

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Yakitori, a Japanese skewered chicken, is so easy to make. We love using thigh meat because it stays nice and juicy on the grill. Save any leftover sauce for stir-fries or noodles.

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Everyone will love this sweet and savoury chicken. Mix it up by using a variety of white and dark meat so that they all get their favourite pieces. Be sure to cut chicken breasts in half crosswise, through the bone, to make them more similar in size to the thighs and drumsticks. For a fun garnish, cut a lime in half to grill alongside the chicken for the last 10 minutes.

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Browning the chicken and cooking the biryani in the same pan keeps cleanup to a minimum and infuses the rice with flavour.

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This recipe can easily be left to simmer away in a slow cooker for eight hours before adding the chicken. It yields a large quantity of sauce that freezes well if you're feeding a smaller group. Serve over hot steamed basmati rice.

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