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What to cook with chicken thighs

Quick answer: With chicken thighs you can make Sheet-pan chicken and potatoes (45 min), Honey soy chicken (30 min), One-pot chicken and rice (40 min).

Thighs stay juicy even if you cook them a little long, which makes them the forgiving choice for weeknights and sheet pans.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Sheet-pan chicken and potatoes: with chicken thighs in ~45 minutes

~45 min

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You'll also need: potatoes, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut potatoes into chunks.
  2. Toss thighs and potatoes with oil, garlic, paprika and salt on a sheet pan.
  3. Roast 35–40 minutes until the chicken is golden and the potatoes are crisp.
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Honey soy chicken: with chicken thighs in ~30 minutes

~30 min

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You'll also need: soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice

  1. Sear boneless thighs until browned on both sides.
  2. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey and minced garlic.
  3. Simmer until the sauce is sticky and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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One-pot chicken and rice: with chicken thighs in ~40 minutes

~40 min

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You'll also need: 1 cup rice, 1 onion, chicken stock or water, frozen peas

  1. Brown the thighs in a pot, then set them aside.
  2. Soften the onion in the same pot, stir in rice, and add 2 cups stock.
  3. Nestle the chicken on top, cover, and cook on low 20 minutes. Stir in peas for the last 5.
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Goes well with: potatoes, garlic, soy sauce, honey, carrots, rice

Tip: Skin-on thighs get crispiest if you start them skin-side down in a cold pan and let the fat render slowly.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.