Sarra Ina Garten chicken thigh recipes are the reason bone-in, skin-on thighs have a permanent spot in so many grocery carts. These 14 favorites range from crispy skillet dinners with buttery pan sauces to slow-braised comfort food with rich, savory depth.
1. Crispy Chicken With Lemon Orzo
Pan-seared chicken thighs with shattering-crispy skin sit on a bed of orzo cooked in chicken stock with lemon zest and butter. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice finish the whole dish. Done in 50 minutes, and everything cooks in one pan.
2. Chicken Scarpariello
Italian sausage and bone-in chicken thighs cook together with pickled cherry peppers, garlic, and a tangy red wine vinegar sauce. The peppers give every bite a bright, sharp kick against the rich, savory meat. Ready in about an hour.
3. Cassoulet
White beans simmered with chicken thighs, smoked sausage, and pancetta in a slow-cooked French-style stew that’s deeply savory. Garlic, white wine, and crushed tomatoes build a rich, aromatic broth. Plan for about two and a half hours, but most of that is hands-off.
4. Mediterranean Chicken
Cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced lemon bake alongside bone-in thighs for a bright, savory one-pan dinner. Dried oregano and red onion add warm Mediterranean flavors. The whole dish is ready in under an hour.
5. Jambalaya
Andouille sausage and chicken thighs anchor this bold, Cajun-spiced one-pot rice dish with bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and garlic. Paprika, cayenne, and oregano build layers of smoky, warm heat. Ready in about an hour and ten minutes.
6. Oven Fried Chicken
Buttermilk-marinated chicken coated in panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan, then baked until shattering-crispy without any frying oil. Smoked paprika and garlic powder in the crust add deep, savory flavor. Done in about 55 minutes.
7. Chicken Cacciatore
Bone-in thighs braised in a rustic sauce of crushed tomatoes, white wine, bell peppers, and garlic until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. Dried oregano and a splash of chicken stock round out the rich, savory flavors. Ready in about an hour.
8. Lemon Chicken Thighs
Seared until golden and crispy, then braised with white wine, lemon juice, and garlic until the sauce turns silky and rich. Butter stirred in at the end adds a velvety finish. The whole thing is done in 45 minutes.
9. Chicken With Buttered Noodles
Roasted chicken thighs with crackling-crispy skin served over egg noodles tossed in butter and fresh parsley. The thighs get seasoned with thyme and lemon wedges before roasting. Warm, buttery, and ready in 55 minutes.
10. Indonesian Chicken
Soy sauce, honey, and peanut butter create a sticky, savory-sweet glaze for bone-in thighs with ginger, garlic, and cumin. Rice vinegar adds a tangy edge that balances the richness. Done in about 45 minutes.
11. Skillet Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
Crispy-skinned thighs and halved baby Yukon Gold potatoes roast together in one skillet with smashed garlic and rosemary. Everything gets golden and caramelized in about 50 minutes. Two tablespoons of butter make the potatoes impossibly rich.
12. Creamy Chicken Thighs With Lemon and Thyme
Heavy cream, white wine, and fresh thyme make a rich, velvety sauce for crispy-seared bone-in thighs. Lemon zest brightens every bite and cuts right through the richness. Ready in 45 minutes with minimal cleanup.
13. Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Crunchy buttermilk-battered chicken pounded thin and fried until deeply golden, then stacked on a bun with Dijon mustard and all the fixings. Garlic powder and cayenne in the coating give each bite savory heat. On the table in about 25 minutes.
14. Chicken in a Pot With Orzo
Lemony orzo and chicken thighs simmer together in one pot with garlic, fresh thyme, and chicken stock until the pasta is creamy and tender. Lemon zest and fresh parsley stirred in at the end keep it bright. Ready in about an hour.
