Looking for healthy chicken thigh recipes that are easy to prepare and full of flavor? This list of recipes has everything from savory Asian-inspired dishes to creamy casseroles and one-pan dinners.
Whether you’re craving something light, spicy, or comforting, these recipes showcase the versatility of chicken thighs while keeping it nutritious. Let’s explore some of the best healthy chicken thigh recipes that are sure to satisfy!
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Soy Sauce Chicken
This Soy Sauce Chicken is simmered to juicy perfection in a savory brown sauce that’s both sweet and tangy. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful dish ideal for busy weeknights.
Soy Sauce Chicken
Soy Sauce Chicken. Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a sweet, savory brown sauce made of simple ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes or less!
With a Mediterranean twist, this Chicken Piccata combines tender chicken with artichokes and capers, adding a delightful hint of nuttiness. It’s perfect for those who love hearty yet vibrant flavors, finished with feta for extra richness.
Chicken Piccata with Artichokes
This is your favorite traditional chicken piccata but with a small twist – artichokes. You will adore the recipe for Chicken Piccata with Artichokes! It is hearty, rich, and slightly nutty because of the vegetables. I love the texture the most, though – crispy chicken with succulent inside and tender artichokes. This piccata recipe screams Mediterranean because of capers, olive oil, and fresh herbs! Plus, I served it with feta cheese!
Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs with Ham and Cheese
Baked to golden perfection, these boneless chicken thighs are layered with ham and melted cheese, making a simple yet indulgent meal. Great for family dinners, this dish is both comforting and easy to prepare.
Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs with Ham and Cheese
This Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs with Ham and Cheese is the perfect meal for when you want something simple yet satisfying. Whether it’s for a quick family dinner or a weekend treat, this recipe will be a hit. Give it a try, and you’ll see why it’s such a favorite!
This chicken thigh stew is a rich, comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Stew
With tender chicken, flavorful veggies, and fluffy dumplings, it’s a dish that’s guaranteed to bring everyone to the table! This boneless skinless chicken thigh stew could be described as "Hungarian-inspired" rather than strictly Hungarian, but it shares some elements, such as the use of paprika and dumplings.
This Chicken Thigh Stir Fry offers tender, flavorful chicken with a texture like your favorite takeout. A perfect mix of crisp veggies and savory sauce, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a stir fry in no time.
Quick Chicken Thigh Stir Fry
Chicken Thigh Stir Fry – Discover the Secret to Achieving Tender Chicken, Just Like in Chinese Takeaways.
Tender chicken and fluffy rice come together beautifully in this one-pot wonder. This dish is simple to make and delivers a balanced, satisfying meal in every bite.
One Pot Chicken and Rice
This one pot chicken and rice is about to be your family’s favourite. The chicken thighs are tender and juicy and the rice is fluffy.
Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Baked until perfectly crisp, this garlic Parmesan chicken pairs wonderfully with tender potatoes. It’s a complete meal that’s creamy, savory, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce – Crisp-tender chicken baked to absolute perfection with potatoes and spinach. A complete meal in one!
These air fryer chicken thighs are juicy on the inside with a crispy golden exterior. Seasoned with paprika and garlic, they’re quick, easy, and require minimal cleanup.
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Super juicy, crispy air fryer chicken thighs with golden skin and a simple, delicious paprika garlic spice rub. Cooks in 20 minutes!
Marinated in lime and spices, this Peruvian chicken is roasted until perfectly crispy. Served with a creamy cilantro sauce, it’s a flavorful dish that brings a taste of Peru to your table.
Peruvian Chicken (Pollo Peruano)
Delicious and flavorful Peruvian Chicken is made of chicken marinated in olive oil, lime, and spices, roasted to crispy, and served with creamy cilantro sauce.
Cooked in one skillet, this Soy Garlic Chicken is coated in a sticky, flavorful glaze. It’s ideal served over rice, making it a savory dish that’s both quick and satisfying.
Soy Garlic Chicken
This Soy Garlic Chicken cooks in one skillet on the stove in under 30 minutes. Chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful glaze and served over rice.
Bright and flavorful, these lemon rosemary chicken thighs are paired with tender potatoes for a hearty yet light meal. This dish is sure to impress with its fresh, bold flavors.
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Impress your guests with this bright & bold lemon rosemary chicken thighs with potatoes. It’s full of lemony flavor, and is light yet hearty!
This easy chicken and rice casserole is loaded with garlic and bacon for a rich flavor. It’s a comforting, one-dish meal that combines creamy rice with tender baked chicken.
Chicken Thighs and Rice Casserole Recipe
Easy Chicken Thighs and Rice Casserole Recipe – super delicious Rice Casserole Recipe with Baked Chicken Thighs, garlic and bacon flavor.
With tender, herb-brushed chicken and roasted veggies, this sheet pan meal is both flavorful and convenient. It’s a complete, easy-to-clean meal that’s perfect for busy evenings.
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables
Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies – A convenient, simple, flavorful one pan meal with easy clean up! It includes tender, herb butter brushed chicken thighs and seasoned, roasted fresh vegetables.
Featuring a zingy lemon rosemary marinade, this dish offers crispy skin and juicy meat. It’s a quick and easy recipe that pairs well with salads or roasted vegetables for a full meal.
Baked Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Just five basic ingredients are all you need to make this EASY recipe! Chicken thighs are seared until golden, then coated with a zingy lemon rosemary marinade and baked. The skin crisps up in the oven while the chicken remains moist and tender! Serve with a side salad, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes for a full meal!
This dish combines tender chicken and roasted cauliflower in a rich cream sauce with spinach. It’s a comforting, veggie-packed meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower
Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower – Tender, juicy golden-brown chicken cooked in a heavenly cream sauce with roasted cauliflower + baby spinach!
These juicy, spicy sesame chicken thighs are cooked to perfection in the air fryer. With a flavorful kick, they’re great for adding some heat to your healthy meal rotation.
Spicy Sesame Chicken
This Spicy Sesame Chicken is mouthwatering and juicy air fryer boneless chicken thighs. This air fryer chicken thigh recipe is the best!
This Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken requires just five ingredients and delivers sweet, spicy, garlic-infused flavor. A set-it-and-forget-it recipe that’s easy and delicious!
Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken
Slow Cooker Mongolian Chicken is a set it and forget it five ingredient recipe that is sweet, spicy, and full of garlic and ginger flavors!
Experience a fresh take on an iconic favorite, featuring ultra-tender chicken thighs and a fragrant broth. Loaded with veggies and noodles, this soup offers a cozy balance of protein and comforting carbs to warm you up any day.
Ultra-Satisfying Chicken Noodle Soup
This is my all-time favorite chicken noodle soup recipe. It is SO good and the only recipe you’ll ever need. Our family has been making this for years! It’s healthy and satisfying, and the flavor is out of this world.
Bone-in thighs lend extra depth to this soup, pairing beautifully with bright lemon juice and tender orzo. The result is a gently tangy, full-bodied meal that’s perfect for savoring on a quiet evening or sharing with friends.
Bone-In Chicken Soup
This cozy Chicken Soup recipe uses bone-in chicken thighs, orzo, and lemon juice. It’s flavorful, warming, and perfect for a chilly day!
This stew has a timeless appeal, combining succulent chicken thighs with fresh green beans for a vitamin-packed boost. Simmered in a flavorful broth, it’s an easy one-pot dinner that promises to leave everyone feeling both nourished and happy.
Chicken Stew with Green Beans
Chicken Stew is a belly warming meal and perfect to serve when the weather is cooler! Tender chicken and vegetables are smothered in a rich chicken broth.
A hearty stew brimming with tomatoes, herbs, and aromatic spices, it spotlights the natural juiciness of chicken thighs. Enjoy its warming, slightly tangy flavor on cooler days, or pair it with a side salad for a satisfying year-round meal.
Red Chicken Stew
Chicken stew with canned tomatoes, coriander, oregano, paprika, and thyme. Rich and comforting, this one pot stew comes together in under an hour.
In this cozy recipe, bone-in chicken thighs provide the richest taste, setting the stage for fluffy dumplings that soak up the savory gravy. Ideal for a comforting Sunday dinner, it’s a dish sure to please both kids and adults.
Chicken Thigh and Dumpling Stew
Chicken thighs produce the tastiest shredded or chopped chicken in stew recipes like this. Goes well with fresh green beans.
Elevate your dinner routine with this quick-cooking meal full of crisp vegetables and tender chicken. It’s a satisfying all-in-one dish bursting with vibrant colors, perfect for any busy weeknight.
This stir fry highlights a medley of flavors, blending juicy chicken with fresh zucchini for a hearty yet light dish. It’s a wholesome option that makes the most of whatever veggies you have on hand.
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
This easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is better than take-out, and the perfect way to get an easy, healthy meal on the table. It also uses lots of zucchini which is perfect for this time of year. But you can also use a mix of whatever veggies you have on hand. It’s made with real food ingredients with no added sugar! It’s the perfect dish to make when you are craving takeout flavors, but want to keep it healthy.
Get all those takeout cravings satisfied without the added sugar by opting for this sweet and sour recipe. Balanced in taste and texture, it pairs perfectly with rice or cauliflower rice for a guilt-free dinner.
Whole30 Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry
This Whole30 Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry is the perfect way to satisfy those take-out cravings without any added sugar!
Fragrant basil, tender chicken, and a savory sauce come together to make this irresistible stir fry. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy Thai-inspired flavors in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
This Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry has been made a lot around here lately because it’s so easy and downright delicious!
Simplify your dinner prep with these fajitas made on one sheet pan—chicken, peppers, and onions bake together for maximum flavor and minimal mess. It’s ideal for a quick family meal or a festive taco night.
Healthy Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas
These Healthy Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas are my new favorite super easy to make dinner that’s also perfect for meal prepping!
Load up your baking sheet with veggies, protein, and a tasty sauce for a fast, nutritious meal. It’s as simple as chop, toss, and roast—perfect for busy nights or when you want a mess-free clean-up.
Sheet Pan Stir Fry
Ultra easy with minimal cleanup, this Sheet Pan Stir Fry is the perfect simple weeknight meal. It’s family-friendly and packed with veggies and protein. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and there’s a Whole30 option listed in the recipe as well. Serve this stir-fry with freshly steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Experience a classic Filipino dish with succulent chicken simmered in a rich tomato base, plus tender vegetables that soak up all the flavors. It’s a comforting, one-pot wonder that feels cozy yet fresh.
Chicken Afritada
This Chicken Afritada is a classic Filipino dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with vegetables. It’s a one-pot wonder that’s sure to please the whole family.
Stuff chicken thighs with spinach and Swiss for a protein-packed dinner that tastes completely indulgent. Baked to perfection in a light sauce, it delivers big flavor without extra fuss.
Spinach and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Spinach and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs – Healthy, simple, delicious. These chicken thighs are, quite literally, bursting with flavor with each bite you take. Baked to perfection in a seasoned white wine sauce that you’ll want to douse all over your plate!
This dish layers juicy chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and kale in a single pan, combining sweetness with hearty greens. It’s a wholesome meal that proves healthy can also be incredibly satisfying.
Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake
These Chicken Thighs make for a perfect weeknight dinner but fancy enough for a Sunday night supper. It’s incredibly simple to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.
A creamy, hearty soup with tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi—comfort food doesn’t get any cozier. Plus, it’s ready in under an hour for a fuss-free dinner solution that warms you inside and out.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
With a super flavorful wholesome broth full of tender chicken and perfectly cooked little Italian potato dumplings, this simple Chicken Gnocchi Soup is incredible! It’s a wholesome one-pot meal that comes together in just 40 minutes and is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day!
Infuse your kitchen with Mediterranean aromas by roasting chicken thighs alongside bright vegetables and classic Greek seasonings. It’s a complete meal on one pan, perfect for an easy midweek treat.
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
This Greek sheet pan chicken is the ultimate all-in-one dinner, featuring juicy and golden chicken thighs nestled alongside vibrant Mediterranean vegetables. Just pop it in the oven for an easy and healthy weeknight meal!
Juicy chicken thighs and earthy mushrooms come together in a sauce that’s both savory and satisfying. Enjoy it over rice, pasta, or straight from the pan—every bite is packed with comforting flavor.
Chicken Thighs In Mushroom Sauce
Chicken thighs in mushroom sauce is a one-pot recipe. First, the chicken thighs are rubbed with a spice mix, then seared on each side. Onions and mushrooms are sauteed, then added to a sauce. The entire dish is then roasted in the oven for 50 minutes. This meal can be served with rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or pasta.
An incredibly straightforward method that nestles chicken thighs with potatoes or veggies in the oven until golden. Ideal for a go-to weeknight dinner that practically cooks itself.
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs are the perfect weeknight meal, made with bone-in chicken thighs, red potatoes, onion, and broccoli drizzled with olive oil and spices for a complete dinner in under 45 minutes!
Pair sweet butternut squash with tender chicken in a creamy Parmesan sauce for a skillet full of nourishing goodness. The herbal, garlicky base balances everything into a luscious meal you’ll savor.
Chicken and Squash with Parmesan Sauce
This Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Butternut Squash Skillet Recipe is an easy, luscious and hearty one skillet dinner time favorite. This yummy butternut squash chicken dinner combines a flavorful parmesan cream sauce packed with garlic, spinach, fresh thyme and roasted butternut squash and chicken thighs. This one skillet meal will become a go-to dinner recipe for the fall and winter.
Marinate chicken in a tangy peanut sauce and grill or broil for a punch of flavor with minimal effort. Add steamed veggies or rice to round out a balanced dinner reminiscent of classic satay.
Thai Peanut Chicken
Tender chicken marinated in a rich and creamy peanut sauce, broiled or grilled to perfection. I’ve been making this Thai chicken satay-inspired recipe for 15 years, and I think you’ll love it as much as we do! Serve as skewers like chicken satay, or over rice, drizzled with extra sauce for a most delicious meal.
Build an authentic satay experience at home with juicy chicken marinated in spices and served with a homemade peanut sauce. It’s a high-protein dish that’s fun to make and even better to eat.
Chicken Satay with an Easy Peanut Sauce
Tender, juicy chicken marinated in an unbelievable peanut sauce and broiled to perfection.
Greek Chicken Skillet with Orzo, Feta, and Spinach
Seasoned chicken, tangy feta, and earthy spinach are tossed with orzo for a satisfying one-pan meal. Perfect for those evenings when you crave Mediterranean-inspired comfort without a big clean-up.
Greek Chicken Skillet with Orzo, Feta, and Spinach
This one-pan meal is packed with Greek flavor! Tender chicken thighs are seasoned and cooked until perfectly juicy, nestled on a bed of orzo with feta, olives, and spinach. And the clean-up doesn’t get simpler for this quick and easy dinner!
In minutes, your Instant Pot transforms chicken thighs into succulent carnitas—juicy, flavorful, and wonderfully versatile. Wrap them in tortillas for tacos, spoon over rice, or serve with crunchy slaw.
Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas
Juicy chicken carnitas – perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, and more – made quick and easy in the Instant Pot.
The classic pairing of chicken and rice gets a flavor upgrade with fresh herbs and vegetables. All cooks together in one pan, promising a tender result and fewer dishes to wash afterward.
One Pan Chicken Thighs and Rice
This one pan chicken thighs and rice recipe features tender chicken thighs nestled into a bed of rice and veggies packed with delicious Mediterranean flavors.
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
