38 chicken thigh recipes for budget-friendly, flavour-packed meals

Cook a dinner you can count on tonight. This easy risotto recipe comes flavoured with chicken thighs, smoked bacon lardons and plenty of parmesan

Try our moreish tray bake packed with crisp chicken thighs, creamy lemon sauce and fragrant rosemary

Check out this juicy chicken goulash recipe with peppery paprika. Serve this simple one-pot with tagliatelle or rice for an easy midweek family meal. Plus it's low in calories, too

This chicken tray bake with lemon, olives and orzo is a great midweek meal for all the family. It's super simple, full of flavour and low in calories

This creamy, herby chicken stew is sure to become your next family favourite – don't forget the homemade parmesan dumplings on top

Skip your favourite takeaway and make this delicious chicken dinner at home, perfect for sharing. The best bit? There's only one pan to wash up!

Tender chicken, spicy chorizo and a rich crème fraîche sauce come together is this comforting puff pastry pie – the ultimate winter warmer

Whip up a comforting one-pan meal packed with warm spices, chicken thighs, coconut milk and a handful of fresh spinach

Add a bit of spice to your chicken traybake with cinnamon, cumin and turmeric. This simple pilaf with chicken thighs makes for an easy, nutritious midweek dinner

This fragrant southern Indian curry is unusual in that it gets all its heat from black pepper rather than chilli. For maximum flavour from the spices, marinate the chicken for as long as you can, then it’s a speedy curry to make

Take the classic kebab to the next level with spiced, juicy meat wrapped up with masses of garlic sauce, chilli, salad, pickles and even chips

Does it get any more comforting than this warming chicken casserole? Serve your succulent chicken with heaps of buttery cheese and garlic mash

A twist on a classic pot roast, this healthy chicken dish is infused with aromatic flavours, from the umami of miso to the grassy freshness of pak choi. Serve it up on Sunday for an alternative roast to feed the family

Try Donal Skehan's healthy chicken thighs recipe with all the flavours of a full Sunday roast but with far less washing-up. A low-calorie winner, even with all those delicious roast potatoes

Chicken peralan has heat, so tailor the level of spice based on how much you prefer. Vinegar, pepper and fennel add so much flavour, as well as a gorgeous aroma

Chicken and chorizo is a classic combination, and this recipe for one-pot Spanish rice with plenty of hot smoked paprika is a great way to use these flavours

This is a take on an Indo-Chinese classic using juicy chicken thighs. It's spicy, sweet and deeply savoury – everything you want from a meal

Lee Johnson, co-founder of Bong Bong’s Manila Kanteen, shares his late gran's version of the Philippines' unofficial national dish

A retro classic with no chopping required – marinate the chicken overnight, then tip into a baking dish and it’s good to go

Juicy chicken, gently spiced with a super crisp coating – you’d never guess this healthier, oven-baked bird wasn’t fried

This new potato, chicken and tarragon casserole is a great one-pot to feed the family. It's ready in an hour and under 500 calories - perfect for midweek

There is something deeply comforting about chicken cooked slowly with garlic, thyme and wine until the kitchen smells like the south of France

Check out our easy chicken satay salad recipe with rice noodles, red cabbage, shredded carrots and roasted peanuts. This vibrant crunchy salad is low in calories and ready in an hour

Serve chicken thighs with punchy buffalo sauce, fresh and crunchy iceberg lettuce and creamy ranch dressing at your next BBQ