60+ Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes

Can I interest you in over 60 healthy chicken thigh recipes?

We’ve rounded up the best juicy chicken thigh recipes that are made in the oven, on the stove, in the air fryer, on the grill, in the pressure cooker and slow cooked to perfection.

No matter your mood or the season, there is a thigh recipe you’re going to fall in love with!

A collage of 6 healthy chicken thigh recipes.

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Baked or Roasted Chicken Thighs

Miso Jidori Chicken Thighs

Miso Jidori chicken thighs are juicy, tender, and dressed in a rich, umami-packed miso sauce.

These scrumptious thighs require minimal effort and make a flavorful main course or topping for ramen or a rice bowl.

An overhead shot of a plate of miso jidori chicken thighs.

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs with Cherries

Cast iron chicken thighs with cherries is the perfect one-pan dinner.

It’s easy to make and perfectly balanced in flavor – and you’ll LOVE the extra crispy chicken skin!

A great dish to use fresh cherries at the height of the season!

An overhead shot of a cast iron pan with crispy chicken thighs and cherries.

Cornflake-Crusted Buttermilk Chicken

Can I interest you in the juiciest cornflake-crusted buttermilk chicken on earth?!

Chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk, then coated in a spiced cornflake crust and oven-baked until super crispy.

You can drizzle with honey before serving, if you’d like.

An overhead shot of cornflake crusted chicken thighs.

Pollo Asada

Pollo Asado (or Pollo Asada) is a sweet, tangy, and fragrant marinated chicken recipe bursting with warm Mexican spices.

Make it in the oven (or air fryer) for a meal-prep-friendly recipe to serve in many ways.

A side shot of juicy pollo asada with a fork.

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Stove Top Chicken Thighs

Chicken 65

Chicken 65 is a delicious, flavor-packed spiced chicken recipe that and has just the right amount of heat.

Scoop it up with warm, chewy, buttery homemade naan or soft chapatis, or alongside fluffy basmati rice.

An overhead shot of a bowl of chicken 65.

Lemongrass Chicken Thighs

Seasoned with some of the defining flavors of Vietnamese cuisine—heady, citrusy, lemongrass, tons of fresh ginger, and fish sauce.

These succulent chicken thighs are a true treat.

An overhead shot of a platter of lemongrass chicken thighs.

Greek Chicken Salad

Greek Chicken Salad is a bright, light, and flavorful meal loaded with chicken seasoned with Mediterranean spices, crisp vegetables, juicy olives, and feta cheese.

Finished with a homemade tzatziki dressing, it’s a satisfying meal ready in a little over 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Crispy, juicy, and tender air-fried chicken with cumin and vinegar.

A simple, quick way to enjoy the best air fried chicken thighs!

An overhead shot of air fryer chicken thighs in a white bowl.

Chicken Vermicelli Bowl

This vermicelli bowl is beautifully balanced with sweet and tangy flavors.

Don’t let the list of ingredients intimidate you, they all tie together in a symphony for textures and flavors.

An overhead shot of bowls of rice vermicelli and chicken.

Juicy Herb Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

These incredibly easy air fryer chicken thighs are juicy and crispy with just the right amount of herbs and seasonings.

This easy recipe works perfectly for bone-in or boneless chicken and skin-on or skinless.

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Grilled Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Easy Harissa Chicken

Chicken thighs marinate in a homemade harissa sauce, then hit the grill for a super quick, easy chicken dinner that packs a major, major smoky, spicy burst of flavor.