Chicken thigh recipes

A simple midweek chicken stew with rich tomato, olive and caper sauce. Serve with rice or bread

Enjoy these flavour-packed chicken chimichangas with Monterey Jack cheese, chilli, chipotle and refried beans. You can bake or deep-fry them

Red wine adds colour and flavour to the tangy orange marinade and helps to tenderise the chicken thighs

Tuck into this hearty Japanese oyakodon. It translates as ‘family donburi [rice bowl]' or ‘adult-and-kids donburi’, because both chicken and egg are used in the dish

Soak chicken thighs and drumsticks in buttermilk, then coat in paprika and cayenne batter and fry. Serve with homemade southern-style bread

Nestle crispy za’atar chicken pieces amongst pistachio pilaf rice for an irresistible supper. It's a riot of colour, texture and flavour

Ditch the takeaway and try a traybake full of delicious Chinese flavours instead. It takes just minutes to throw together this alternative sweet and sour chicken dish

Enjoy crispy fried chicken with a zingy pineapple hot sauce as a tasty side dish. Brine the chicken overnight in buttermilk, then toss in a lovely smoked paprika coating

Who can resist the combination of smoky tandoor-charred chicken in a delicately spiced tomato-based sauce? Master the tikka masala with our ultimate version

Make the most of a classic combination of chicken and chorizo in this easy one-pot. Serve in large bowls with soured cream and a scattering of parsley.

A simple traybake that combines storecupboard pulses with chicken thighs, cumin and parsley

Make these easy tacos packed with vibrant flavours. The dish can be customised to suit your preferences - swap out the chicken for prawns or try halloumi

Get four of your 5-a-day with our healthy chicken tagine using fennel and olives. Serve with wholewheat couscous

Rebecca Roberts serves roasted courgette, carrots, red onion, tomatoes and mushrooms with couscous and chicken in this recipe for one

Make this one-pot coconut chicken for an easy and filling midweek meal. If you want to boost the heat, leave the seeds in one of the green chillies

A low-fat Creole-inspired okra and green pepper stew with cayenne, paprika, cumin and thyme

Serve mustardy dumplings with our chicken and ham casserole for a comforting and filling family feast. You can freeze any leftovers, too - if there are any!

This Indian spice pot flavoured with korma paste is mild enough for kids- the sweet potato stretches it a little further

Spice up your chicken with a ras-al-hanout or Moroccan tagine spice mix then serve with good-for-you grains and light, fresh flavours

Beetroot adds a vibrant purple hue to this roast chicken dish with supergrains, vegetables and lemon

An all-in-one lighter roast with Jersey Royals and a whole bulb of garlic - the potatoes catch the lemony cooking juices

If you're a fan of chilli con carne, you'll love this dark, sweet and spicy South American stew with ancho, ground nuts and chocolate

This classic dish from the Chinese province of Sichuan isn't as spicy if you remove the chilli seeds - complete with a sticky, sweet and rich sauce