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.

Key West-Inspired Chicken

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.

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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.

Braised Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Orange & Olives 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.

Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs

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.

Herb-Grilled Chicken Frites

Serve with brown rice and snow peas.

Pressure-Cooker Chicken & Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

Honey-Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

Caitlin Bensel

Lemon-Garlic Dump Chicken Thighs with Broccoli

Brie Passano

Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

Victor Protasio

Skillet Lemon Chicken with Spinach

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Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots Broccoli

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