Chicken Thigh
Date-Me Chicken
This quick one-pan recipe combines sweet dates, savory shallots, and caramelized lemon with crispy-skinned chicken for an impressive yet easy weeknight dinner.
By Alaina Chou
Salsa-Grilled Chicken Thighs
This smoky, chile-laden salsa works both as a marinade and glaze for grilled chicken thighs.
By Rachel Gurjar
Slow-Cooker Peanut Butter Chicken
Peanut butter and soy sauce are the base of this flavorful sauce for chicken thighs that get perfectly tender. Don’t forget the rice and a big squeeze of lime!
By Kendra Vaculin
Dirty Martini Chicken Thighs
This cheeky chicken recipe crams all of the iconic flavors of a dirty martini—olive brine, vodka, vermouth, and all—into a savory one-pan meal.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Grapes and Fennel
Lots to love about this low-lift dinner, but the crispy croutons might be the best part.
By Kendra Vaculin
Skillet Chicken Thighs and Peaches
Frozen peaches make this one-pan chicken dinner a breeze to throw together; you’ll want bread or potatoes on the side to sop up all the luscious sauce.
By Rachel Gurjar
Vinegary Chicken With Raisins
Seared chicken thighs render enough fat to form the base of a vinegary pan sauce, with pockets of sweetness from golden raisins.
By Rebecca Firkser
Sheet-Pan Chicken and Potatoes With Lots of Lemon
With garlic, feta, and any herbs you’ve got, this dinner is like a ray of sunshine.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Orange-Wine-Braised Chicken Thighs
Reinvigorate your classic wine-braised chicken by swapping out a standard white wine for a zippy orange varietal sweetened with orange juice.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad
The beloved bar food gets transformed into a 20-minute salad featuring broiled chicken thighs, crunchy celery, and a bright, creamy dressing.
By Kendra Vaculin
Creamy Coconut Curry Meatballs
This aromatic curry starts with a base of puréed onions—a simple way to harness punchy allium flavor with none of the chopping and tears.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Saucy Pollo Guisado
This chicken stew seasoned with aromatic spices, tomato, and sofrito is ideal comfort for cold evenings.
By Jacqueline Woodson
Easy Chicken Al Pastor
Fast-cooking chicken thighs and convenient canned chipotle chiles come together for this streamlined version of traditional al pastor.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Aleppo-Chicken and Broccolini Grain Bowls
For the fastest grain bowl, use bulgur—which steams in just 10 minutes—as the base for sheet-pan chicken thighs and roasted broccolini.
By Kendra Vaculin
Gochujang-Glazed Fried Chicken Sandwich
Meet Chris Morocco’s ideal chicken sandwich—with dill mayo, sweet pickles, shredded lettuce, and a squishy bun.
By Chris Morocco
Sweet-Tea-Brined Chicken With Alabama White Sauce
This chicken is juicy, tender, and never ever dry—thanks to the tannins in black tea, plus a sneaky pinch of baking soda.
By Zoe Denenberg
Cajun Chicken With Peach Salsa
Seasoned with store-bought Cajun spice mix and topped with homemade peach salsa, these weeknight chicken thighs can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
By Zaynab Issa
Easy-to-Love Chicken Thighs and Couscous
Everyone needs a back-pocket chicken marinade, and this pantry-friendly version lives up to its name. Great both on the grill and under the broiler.
By Hana Asbrink
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken With Hot Honey and Herbs
Tenderizing yogurt makes the perfect marinade for grilled bone-in chicken thighs, which get even more flavor from chile-infused honey.
By Homa Dashtaki