Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipes: Effortless and Delicious Chicken Dishes

This collection of our favorite boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes will bring you many ways to cook this cut of chicken.

Chicken thigh is a dark meat cut, which means it is more tender and flavorful than chicken breast. Thighs are also cheaper and easier to cook than chicken breasts or tenders. Boneless and skinless chicken thighs require minimal preparation, so you can save some time by using this cut.

Best Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipes

Give these delightful boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes a try and treat yourself to an easy and appetizing meal.

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Air Fryer Mongolian Chicken Recipe

Tired of dry air-fried chicken? Give our air fryer Mongolian chicken recipe a try and you will find yourself making the dish again and again.

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Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

This Thai basil chicken recipe makes a quick and delicious weeknight meal, with juicy flavorful chicken stir-fried in fragrant Thai basil for an irresistible taste experience. Another plus is that it’s quick and easy to put together.

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A close up of chicken slices with brown exterior and white meat

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Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Chicken alfredo recipe combines a creamy sauce with tender and well-seasoned slices of chicken, and earthy mushroom. A quick meal that can be made one-pot!

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Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Kung pao chicken recipe consists of some Asian elements: fried chicken pieces, tangy herbs, and most specifically mentioned – spicy sauce.

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Healthy Chicken Carnitas Recipe

This chicken carnitas recipe is prep-friendly without exotic ingredients. 35 minutes of cooking time on the stovetop is enough for it.

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Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

A golden plate of noodles dotted with colorful veggies and delectable chicken pieces might be exactly what your next dinner needs. With the sweet and savory tones of various Asian staples, this chicken chow mein recipe gives you a dish filled with harmonious flavors and comforting homemade warmth.

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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Our Indian butter chicken recipe is as close to the original as it gets with multiple signature spices, tomato-based sauce, and succulent chicken thighs.

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Chicken Chop Suey Recipe

This chicken chop suey is a great way to enjoy a healthy tasty meal, high in protein and packed with vitamins. The chicken is flavorful, and the veggies are refreshing.

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Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

This grilled chicken salad recipe will bring you a tasty side salad with fresh summer flavors that's a favorite everywhere it goes.

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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This chicken fried rice recipe brings you an Asian classic, a simple yet delicious fried rice with chicken thighs and multi-colored vegetables.

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

With a balanced mixture of sweet-savory meat and fresh veggies, this chicken lettuce wraps recipe offers an incredibly exciting way to eat your greens. It comes together in 20 minutes, bringing together a healthy dish that bursts with flavors.

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Ginger Chicken Recipe

Our ginger chicken recipe shows you how to make a fragrant and aromatic chicken dish with ginger as the dominant ingredient.

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Ground Chicken Burger Recipe

With grilled chicken patties that are lightly smoky and deliciously juicy, this ground chicken burger recipe makes it feel like summer is just around the corner. It comes together in just half an hour—the ideal choice for an effortlessly flavorful meal.

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Instant Pot Thai Chicken Curry Recipe

This easy Instant Pot Thai chicken curry recipe is loaded with lean protein and vegetables to make a standard, nutritious dinner at home.

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Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Take your taste buds on a tropical adventure with this bright and vivid pineapple chicken recipe. It’s a simple combination of chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers, all stir-fried in a savory-sweet sauce to make heart-warming comfort food for casual dinner nights.

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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos Recipe

Your taco night will become a breeze with our easy air fryer chicken tacos recipe. Serve the dish with a salad and fruit juice for a well-rounded, healthy meal.

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Paprika Chicken Recipe

Our paprika chicken recipe helps you make a simple and homely Hungarian chicken dish with a creamy and aromatic sauce.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This buffalo chicken dip recipe is a combination of tender chicken, Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese.

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Chicken skewers in a cast iron skillet alongside chickpea puree

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Chicken Skewers Recipe

Our chicken skewers recipe reintroduces one of the cookout classics: beautiful and tasty skewers with chicken, onions, and bell peppers.

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Instant Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe

In today's Instant Pot sesame chicken recipe, you can cut down on both the cooking time and the excess oil from deep-frying.

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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Recipe

As a true Middle Eastern dish, Chicken shawarma is often served in pita bread with heaps of veggies and sauce. It’s super aromatic.

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Orange Chicken Recipe

As chicken thighs are more tender and cook better over high heat, we believe they're the best choice for this orange chicken recipe.

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Embrace the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine with this lemongrass chicken recipe. It infuses the savory chicken with a uniquely citrusy scent that creates a delightful aromatic twist. It’s served over steamy rice and fresh veggies, with an added sweet-spicy dipping sauce that ties everything together.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Our Instant Pot chicken tikka masala is a quick and effortless version of the authentic Indian staple. The dish features bite-size chunks of chicken slowly simmered in a rich and spicy tomato-based sauce. The result is a buttery, aromatic tikka masala with a uniquely exotic hint of garam masala. The leftovers taste even more delicious.

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Air Fryer Chicken Satay Recipe

This air fryer chicken satay recipe calls for simple ingredients and cooks the dish in no time at all. The spicy, juicy chicken and rich peanut butter sauce are worth the prep.

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A pot of of chicken and rice soup with red handles and spoons on the side

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Healthy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Not only tasty, chicken and rice soup is also a warm treat for those who are battling colds or sniffles, especially during winter months!

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Al dente conchiglie and chunks of chicken thighs are tossed in a deluxe Cajun sauce, making an irresistible dish. This Cajun pasta is restaurant-quality at its finest yet takes hardly any time to pull together.

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Mochiko Chicken Recipe

Today’s mochiko chicken recipe gives you a straightforward and splendid way to enjoy one of the most famous Hawaiian staples.

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Moo Goo Gai Pan Recipe

In this moo goo gai pan recipe, we used skinless boneless chicken thighs and chunked them into 1-inch pieces.

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Chicken Florentine Soup Recipe

Our chicken florentine soup recipe combines tender meat, fresh vegetables, milk, and heavy cream for a rich, flavorful broth.

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Chicken Vindaloo Recipe

This chicken vindaloo recipe makes a fantastic addition to your curry collection, packing fierce spices and chunks of chicken thighs.

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Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken Recipe

Our air fryer General Tso’s Chicken recipe is a nice, healthy way to replicate the delicious Chinese take-out. We’re serving it with rice, soup, and a drink.

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What to Make With Boneless Chicken Thighs

Baking/grilling

Baking or grilling chicken in the oven are perfect ways to ensure that the chicken is cooked evenly. These two methods are also convenient, as you can sit back and let the oven do its work.

Baked or grilled chicken has juicy and succulent flesh with tons of flavor. Adding a sauce and cooking the chicken alongside some vegetables and aromatics will make the chicken even more flavorsome.

Pan-fry/pan-sear

These two methods are fitting if you’re looking for a quick meal. Cooking chicken thighs in a hot pan will elevate the taste of the chicken by giving it a nice crust.

Alongside baking, pan-searing is one of the best methods to make a delicious glazed chicken dish. Also, you can cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and incorporate them into rice or noodle dishes.

Poach

Poaching chicken is one of the best ways to cook this protein for both its natural taste and versatility. You only need to add some vegetables or aromatics and cook them alongside the chicken in a pot of water.

You can eat poached chicken as it is or use it for bigger dishes like casseroles or salads. As a delicious bonus, the chicken and vegetables will give you a tasty broth that you can use later on.

Tips for Cooking

Do you wash chicken thighs before cooking?

According to the USDA, you shouldn’t wash raw meat, poultry, or fish under running water. Washing can spread bacteria on raw chicken to kitchen surfaces, utensils, other foods, or your hands, causing cross-contamination.

Is it easy to overcook chicken thighs?

The answer is no. Chicken thighs are a forgiving cut when it comes to cooking time, unlike chicken breast.

Chicken breast will turn dry and bland when you cook it for a bit too long, but this is not the case for thighs. After they reach the safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F, you can let it cook for a few more minutes without worrying that it will lose its juiciness.

How to cook boneless chicken without drying it out

Aside from cooking chicken to a safe internal temperature, there is one more thing you can do to lock in the moisture: Marinating the chicken with brine before cooking can help create a coating that protects the juiciness of the chicken.

How to season chicken thighs

Firstly, choose your favorite seasoning and condiments to make a marinade for the chicken thighs.

Once the marinade is ready, mix or rub it on the chicken and let it rest for 15 minutes to overnight. The longer the chicken stays in the marinade, the more tender it gets.

With that said, don’t let your chicken marinate for too long, especially if the marinade has acidic ingredients.

Sauces for Chicken Thigh Dishes

Here are some of our favorite sauces to pair with chicken thighs.

Garlic and herbs sauce
Mushroom garlic sauce
Teriyaki sauce
BBQ sauce
Creamy mustard sauce