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Sep 15, 2016

20 Delicious Chicken Thigh Recipes

By: CanadianLiving.com / Recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

From balsamic-glazed chicken thighs to chicken tacos, here are some of our favourite chicken dinners that are always winners any day of the week.

Yogurt-Spiced Chicken with Grilled Tomato Kabobs

Charring the cherry tomatoes adds flavour, and they still hold their shape.

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Thai Coconut Chicken Simmer

Fragrant with coconut, ginger and shallots, this bright flavored curry is best served over jasmine rice or rice noodles.

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Slow Cooker Lemon and Olive Chicken

This is a slow cooker version of one of The Test Kitchen's favourite braised chicken dishes

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Slow Cooker White Bean and Kielbasa Chili

Kielbasa sausage gives this chili a hearty texture and lots of flavour.

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Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Curry

This mild, sweet curry has all the comforting flavours of a curry without too much spice, making it a great choice for the entire family.

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Fig Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Thighs

A sweet glaze makes grilled chicken shine-literally!

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Grilled Rosemary-Mustard Chicken

Tender chicken thighs make a juicy canvas for painting on this rosemary and mustard glaze.

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Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi

I love Vietnamese food and have fond memories of bonding with my mother over hot bowls of pho and crispy fresh rolls.

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Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Broccoli Couscous

Simple pantry ingredients make a flavourful sweet-and-sticky glaze for juicy chicken thighs.

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Cheese and Jalapeno-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

These cheesy chicken thighs taste like Jalapeno poppers and are the perfect fit for a family-friendly meal.

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Souper Chicken Noodle

With plenty of noodles, kale, sweet potatoes and chicken in every bite, this soup is satisfying and healing for your taste buds, your body and your soul.

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Miso Chicken with Broccoli Slaw

You know what saves time on a busy weeknight? Making a marinade that doubles as a salad dressing base.

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Quick Chicken and White Bean Stew

Ideal to dig into on a chilly evening, this one pot chicken stew comes together in no time.

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Curried Lentil and Chicken Soup

Chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts and they give this robust soup added heartiness.

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Lemongrass Chicken Tacos

Topping Vietnamese-inspired tacos with a fresh carrot salad adds the perfect amount of crunch.

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Chicken Ratatouille with Lemon Basil Polenta

This sodium-reduced, vegetable-packed dinner is full of flavour and comes together in half an hour.

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Quick Cassoulet Stew

This hearty French stew (named after the earthenware pot that it's traditionally cooked in) normally takes hours to prepare. Using canned beans and chicken thighs (instead of the usual duck confit) allows you to get in on the table in minutes.

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Chicken Skewers with Peanut Lime Dipping Sauce

These skewers pair nicely with sesame noodles or sautéed greens.

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Chicken Pilaf with Spinach and Walnuts

Economical one-pot recipes like this one are essential in everyone's repertoire. Toasted walnuts and fresh herbs bring a pleasant crunch and bright flavour to this Mediterranean- inspired dish. Use California walnuts for the freshest flavour.

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Slow Cooker Saffron Chicken and Apricot Tagine

Tagine is a stew eaten all over Morocco served in earthenwear pots of the same name. All tagines start with a spice base, often including cinnamon, saffron, turmeric and cumin. Serve with lemon wedges over couscous or with flatbread to soak up the delicious juices.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Saffron Chicken and Apricot Tagine

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Yogurt-Spiced Chicken with Grilled Tomato Kabobs

Thai Coconut Chicken Simmer

Slow Cooker Lemon and Olive Chicken

Slow Cooker White Bean and Kielbasa Chili

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken Curry

Fig Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Thighs

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