20 Ways To Eat The Best Part Of The Chicken

Rebecca Orchant
Updated

Chicken breast are one of the most popular cuts of the bird to eat. It's easy to understand why: the breast is boneless, oftentimes skinless and just so easy to cook. But it is also far from the best of the bird. The most flavor is found not in the breast, but in the hindquarters. Chicken thighs is where it's at. Sure, they might have more dark meat than white, but they also taste likesomething.

Here's the thing most people don't know about chicken thighs: they're really easy to cook -- just as easy as chicken breast (even a little easier because they're less likely to dry out). Also, as a bonus, thighs are cheaper than the breast. And, it usually comes with skin on which meansso much crispy goodness.

It's time to get on board with chicken thighs. Here are 20 recipes to get you started.

Oven Fried Chicken With Honey Mustard Glaze

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2015/02/20/oven-fried-chicken-honey-mustard-glaze/" target="_blank">Oven Fried Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze recipe </a>from Damn Delicious</strong>
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Crispy Chicken Thighs

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.handletheheat.com/crispy-chicken-thighs/" target="_blank">Crispy Chicken Thighs recipe</a> from Handle The Heat</strong>
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Thai Roast Chicken With Red Curry Rub

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/2015/01/thai-chicken-with-red-curry-rub.html" target="_blank">Thai Roast Chicken with Red Curry Rub recipe</a> from Feasting At Home</strong>
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Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2015/01/09/chicken-creamy-mushroom-sauce/" target="_blank">Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
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Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs With Charred Lemon Salsa Verde

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/garlic-butter-roasted-chicken-thighs-with-charred-lemon-salsa-verde-asparagus/" target="_blank">Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs With Charred Lemon Salsa Verde recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong>

Crispy Berbere Chicken With Ethiopian Lentils

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/2012/11/crispy-berbere-chicken-with-ethiopian.html" target="_blank">Crispy Berbere Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils recipe</a> from Feasting At Home</strong>

Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs With Potatoes

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/herb_roasted_chicken_thighs_with_potatoes/" target="_blank">Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong>
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Chicken With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/11/22/chicken-sun-dried-tomato-cream-sauce/" target="_blank">Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
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Honey Soy Chicken Thighs

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.handletheheat.com/honey-soy-chicken-thighs/" target="_blank">Honey Soy Chicken Thighs recipe</a> from Handle the Heat</strong>
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Hatch Chile Enchiladas With Chicken And Zucchini

<strong>Get the <a href="http://bevcooks.com/2011/09/hatch-chile-enchiladas-with-chicken-and-zucchini/" target="_blank">Hatch Chile Enchiladas with Chicken and Zucchini recipe</a> from Bev Cooks</strong>

Cranberry Sage Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bellalimento.com/2014/09/22/cranberry-sage-glazed-grilled-chicken/" target="_blank">Cranberry Sage Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs recipe</a> from Bell'Alimento</strong>
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Basil Chicken In Coconut Curry Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/basil_chicken_in_coconut_curry_sauce/" target="_blank">Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong>
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Canal House Chicken With Preserved Lemon

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.alexandracooks.com/2014/11/18/genius-chicken-lemon-canal-house/" target="_blank">Canal House Chicken With Preserved Lemon recipe</a> from Alexandra's Kitchena</strong>
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Fried Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chicken_with_mushroom_cream_sauce/" target="_blank">Fried Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sauce recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong>
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Chicken With Charred Lemon And Gnocchi

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bellalimento.com/2015/01/13/chicken-with-charred-lemon-and-gnocchi/" target="_blank">Chicken with Charred Lemon and Gnocchi recipe </a>from Bell'Alimento</strong>
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Thai Chicken Thigh Basil Quinoa Bowls

<strong>Get the <a href="http://boulderlocavore.com/thai-chicken-thigh-basil-quinoa-bowls/" target="_blank">Thai Chicken Thigh Basil Quinoa Bowls recipe </a>from Boulder Locavore</strong>
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Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2014/11/29/garlic-brown-sugar-chicken/" target="_blank">Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong>
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Smoky Roasted Chicken Tacos With Spicy Goat Cheese Queso

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/03/smokey-roasted-chicken-tacos-with-spicy-goat-cheese-queso/" target="_blank">Smoky Roasted Chicken Tacos with Spicy Goat Cheese Queso recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>

Chicken, Kale + Chickpea Skillet

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/05/chicken-kale-chickpea-skillet/" target="_blank">Chicken, Kale + Chickpea Skillet recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong>
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Braised Chicken Thighs With Tomato And Garlic

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