5 Simple Dinner Recipes Using Chicken Thighs

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5 Simple Dinner Recipes Using Chicken Thighs 

Chicken thighs are affordable, tasty, and easy to cook, making them a popular choice for dinner. Here are 5 simple recipes that bring out the best in chicken thighs while adding delicious flavors!



1️⃣ Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs 

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Coat the chicken thighs with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until crispy and golden.
  4. Serve with crispy skin and juicy meat!

2️⃣ Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix soy sauce, garlic, honey, and olive oil to create the marinade.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil and cook the marinated chicken thighs, turning them every 10 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Enjoy the sweet and savory flavor of soy garlic chicken thighs!

3️⃣ Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon (juice and zest)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, thyme, and parsley (each)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Combine lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and herbs, and rub onto the chicken thighs.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
  4. The result is a delicious, fragrant lemon-herb roasted chicken.

4️⃣ Spicy Chicken Thighs 

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • A pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix chili powder, soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper to create the spicy marinade.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. In a pan, cook the chicken thighs for about 8-10 minutes per side.
  4. Enjoy the spicy kick with juicy chicken thighs!

5️⃣ Onion Sauce Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and sear them on both sides for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in soy sauce and chicken broth, then simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
  4. Enjoy the deliciously tender chicken thighs with savory onion sauce!

🍽️ Tips

  • Chicken thighs are more flavorful and tender when cooked, as the seasoning soaks in well.
  • Marinate the chicken in advance for deeper flavor.
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