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what can i do tonight with chicken thighs?

52 replies

ApplePearsAndCrumble · 22/02/2021 10:52

I am bored with my usual recipes. I usually do;

chicken cacciatore
creamy chicken casserole
chicken pasta
honey soy sesame chicken with rice
stuffed chicken thighs (cream cheese, spinach and sun dried tomatoes
chicken nuggets

I'd love some new ideas!

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Oldraver · 22/02/2021 10:58

I use chicken thighs for Paella ish

I say ish as I think you can be a bit loose with the recipe depending what you have in

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ApplePearsAndCrumble · 22/02/2021 10:59

Oh! have never done that!! i think I have some prawns in the freezer so that appeals!

Thanks!!

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PeterPandemic · 22/02/2021 11:02

Katsu curry sauce? Got any coconut milk?

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WaxOnFeckOff · 22/02/2021 11:03

Curry?

I do this recipe too but I usually have skinned and boned thighs but it still works well

www.recipetineats.com/oven-baked-chicken-and-rice/

endofthelinefinally · 22/02/2021 11:03

Lemon and garlic.
Brown the chicken in a little olive oil with plenty of salt and pepper. Chuck in a sliced lemon and 2 cloves of garlic, sliced. Turn the heat down low, put on a tight fitting lid. Leave it for at least 45 minutes till tender. Serve with rice and green veg. Easiest recipe ever.

yellowstoneranch · 22/02/2021 11:03

risotto - throw in any veggies you have, and chorizo too :)

piefacedClique · 22/02/2021 11:11

I use the spices from this recipe but make it with chicken thighs or a whole bird.
I rub the thighs in the Harissa and spice mix and then roast them with onions, peppers and pine nuts and cut lemons. When they are all cooked I make the couscous in the pan with the pan juices, squashed roasted lemons and stock.Then add the roasted veggies back in once the couscous is cooked. I add a load of pomegranate seeds and fresh mint and serve. Absolutely delicious!

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/roast-rack-lamb-moroccan-spices

springlike · 22/02/2021 11:13

Chicken and Mozzarella.
I usually cook 2 chicken breast or a few chicken thighs in oven for around 20 mins in ovenproof dish. While this is cooking fry an onion and garlic, add a tin of chopped tomatoes and veg stock with about 250ml of water. Once bubbling simmer for 5 / 10 mins. Now pour tomato sauce over chicken. Add sliced mozzarella all over top and bake for about 20 mins until cheese has melted and chicken is cooked. Serve with pasta, vegetables, salad or whatever you choose. It's delicious!!

Dunkindonuts8 · 22/02/2021 11:15

Oven baked Normandy chicken and apple casserole- look on gousto for the recipeSmile

minipie · 22/02/2021 11:16

Moroccan chicken tagine - ok it’s a casserole, but different flavours

Serve with chickpeas (chuck in for last few minutes of cooking) and cous cous

hedgehogger1 · 22/02/2021 11:17

I just throw some chopped chorizo. New potatoes, peppers, carrots, red onion, cover with orange zest and a bit of juice and oregano and stick it in the oven

floofycroissant · 22/02/2021 11:17

One pot Greek style chicken and baked rice. Chuck whatever you want in, peppers, lemons, sun-dried tom's, feta, lots of olives and oregano

WorraLiberty · 22/02/2021 11:18

what can i do tonight with chicken thighs?

Go for a jog around the block and firm them up? 🤔😂

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ApplePearsAndCrumble · 22/02/2021 11:19

such wonderful ideas. I am making a list and will stick on the fridge because we eat chicken thighs more than anything.

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Beamur · 22/02/2021 11:20

Chicken with lentils
Google for the Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall recipe. Dead simple and one of my favourites.

joystir59 · 22/02/2021 11:21

Tray bake with garlic and herbs, wedges of lemon and wedges of potato served with greens

yearinyearout · 22/02/2021 11:24

One of our favourites is chicken souvlaki with Greek salad. I don't make them kebab style, I just do the chicken thighs whole marinated in lemon juice/oregano/garlic and do them on a griddle pan to crisp up then finish in the oven. Can do some sort of potatoes to go with it.

WaxOnFeckOff · 22/02/2021 11:30

Forgot my favourite, the hairy bikers Spanish tray bake.

www.hairybikers.com/recipes/view/spanish-style-chicken-bake

BrookePalomoV · 22/02/2021 11:31

Teriyaki? Garlic, ginger, chilli, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Lovely and sticky served with noodles.

PARunnerGirl · 22/02/2021 11:31

I love Nigella’s chicken shawarma. It is so, soooo tasty but super simple.

For the sauce, often I just use shop bought hummus, maybe stir a little plain yoghurt and lemon through it to thin it out a bit.

www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/oven-cooked_chicken_04728

Dollywilde · 22/02/2021 11:32

Jamie Oliver Hit&Run traybake a firm favourite in this house! www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/hit-n-run-traybaked-chicken/

GeorgiePorgieOrgie · 22/02/2021 11:33

This is a take on cordon bleu chicken and it’s fairly easy and full of flavour

www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/chicken-cordon-bleu-bake/

SoupDragon · 22/02/2021 11:38

realfood.tesco.com/recipes/chicken-and-sweet-potato-traybake.html

I use this as a base recipe but instead of the broccoli I throw in any random veg that needs using up. Served with homemade focaccia. It's great for using up random shit!

Onesipmore · 22/02/2021 11:39

I did one yesterday!
Brown chicken thighs soften and onion and add a couple of cloves of crushed garlic. Add 10ml of water, bbq sauce and 250g pasta.Then a tablespoon of sugar and the juice of a lime. Let it simmer for about 6 hours and the serve with rice, pasta or chips.
www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/slow-cooker-pulled-chicken

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