Chicken thighs are the budget-friendly, flavorful cut of meat we can’t stop cooking.
The internal temperature should reach 165F.
Serve with steamed brown rice or buckwheat soba noodles to round out the meal.

Photo: Jason Donnelly
Braised Chicken Thighs with Olive, Orange & Fennel
This technique sears chicken thighs before braising.
Serve this vibrant skillet chicken dish with rice or cauliflower rice.
Here, chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a simple breadcrumb coating.

Jason Donnelly
Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or slice them up to top a salad.
A garnish of chopped cilantro and orange slices keeps it sweet and refreshing.
Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Satisfy your Mexican-food craving with this healthy recipe.

It’s tasty enough for company, yet easy enough for a weeknight.
As the chicken cooks it adds flavor to the sauce that thickens while it cooks and softens the vegetables.
Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy, one-skillet dinner.

A medley of spices gives this healthy dish of chicken, sausage and veggies a rich, complex flavor.
Bonus: This easy sheet-pan dinner requires just 20 minutes of active prep time.
Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken
Grilled teriyaki chicken with pineapple can be made with just a few pantry staples.

Serve with brown rice and snow peas.


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