10 Cheap and Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes

Recipes featuring versatile chicken thighs, either bone-in or skinless and boneless, are a cheaper alternative to chicken breast recipes — plus, thighs boast more flavor than the ubiquitous white meat.

  27/12/2011 13:37

Here we've compiled a go-to collection of chicken thigh recipes that get high scores for both nutrition and taste.

Curried Chicken with Mango Salad
 


The sweet and spicy notes in this Indian-inspired chicken dish really jazz up a weeknight dinner. Plus, you'll probably have many of the ingredients for this dish on hand, making the shopping trip quick and painless.

Cassoulet-Style Chicken Thighs


Classic cassoulet recipes can take days to make and contain thin slices of fatty duck, smoked meats, and the like. This version keeps it simple and not quite so rich with one skillet, healthier ingredients like low-fat kielbasa, and less prep time.

Chicken Thighs with Green Olive, Cherry, and Port Sauce


This sweet and salty sauce with dried cherries and port is wonderful over succulent chicken thighs. Feel free to substitute cranberry juice cocktail for port, which is a fortified wine that provides an immediate depth of flavor.

Pineapple-Teriyaki Chicken


Grilled teriyaki chicken with pineapple can be made with just a few pantry staples. Although it's delicious when made with canned pineapple, fresh pineapple and its juice can easily be used as well.

Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew


Here's a dinnertime warmer with a hint of spring's sweetness, designed for busy lives. Throw the ingredients in a slow cooker around midday, and your slow-simmered dinner of tender chicken and potatoes will be ready without any extra fuss.

Stuffing-Topped Chicken


Here's a one-skillet version of chicken and stuffing made with wholesome ingredients. We use chicken thighs because we love the rich flavor of dark meat, but boneless, skinless breast works too.

Greek Chicken and Vegetable Ragout


Chicken thighs stay moist and succulent during slow cooking, infusing the accompanying vegetables with superb flavor. This easy braise has a luxurious finish of avgolemono, a versatile Greek sauce made with egg, lemon, and fresh dill.

Rich Chicken Stew


Served over tender egg noodles, this comforting chicken stew is a version of French blanquette, which usually features veal, chicken, or lamb with mushrooms in a velvety sauce. This concept has been adapted to the slow cooker to make a lightened-up version using chicken thighs.

Chicken Thighs with Leeks and Shiitakes


Give chicken thighs a quick sauté and finish them with a tarragon-scented sauce. Look for presliced shiitakes to make preparation of this dish even faster.

Shaker-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs

Based on a recipe of the Shakers, a Quaker splinter group that flourished in the eastern U.S. in the mid-19th century, this marinade derives its flavor from a hefty jolt of cider vinegar and lots of chopped shallots. Apple-wood chips are our first choice for smoking, but maple and hickory impart great flavor as well.

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