40 ideas to use those chicken thighs in the fridge (2024)

The benefit of using chicken thighs is they’ll stay deliciously juicy while complementing many different flavour combinations. Here you’ll find chicken thigh fillet recipes for pies, skewers and pasta bakes, plus noodles, stir-fries, curries and tacos. The options really are endless with this versatile meat.

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Yellow chicken curry cottage pie

Yellow curry chicken cottage pie

This cottage pie with a twist serves 4 to 6.

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Lemongrass chicken bowl

Fragrant, flavoursome and so delicious! You can’t go wrong with this quick and easy Vietnamese lemongrass and chicken bowl for dinner tonight!

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Garam masala chicken with potatoes

Garam masala chicken with potatoes

Spice things up.

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Chicken in turmeric and yoghurt

Chicken in turmeric and yoghurt

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

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Chicken thigh parmigiana

Chicken thigh parmigiana

Our twist on the traditional Italian dish uses chicken thighs baked in tomato based sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping to save time on crumbing.

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Barbecued chermoula chicken with pea puree

Barbecued chermoula chicken with pea puree

A bright and fresh low-carb chicken dinner that’s perfect for spring meals.

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Thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry

Thai basil chicken and snake bean stir-fry

This quick & easy stir fry is a simple weeknight meal. You’ll love fragrant Thai basil, tender chicken and snake beans with cashews for added texture.

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Chicken satay skewers

Chicken satay skewers

These simple and easy chicken satay skewers is full of the classic peanut flavour – ideal when you need a delicious platter of food quick smart.

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Grilled chicken and corn wrap

Grilled chicken and corn wrap

Give dinner a smoky twist with this grilled chicken and corn wrap topped with dollops of fresh lime and yoghurt dressing.

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Portuguese-style chicken thighs

Portuguese-style chicken thighs

We grilled chicken thighs in a Portuguese-inspired spice mix of chilli, paprika, garlic and oregano for a flavour hit you can’t beat!

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Chicken, pumpkin and apricot tagine

An aromatic chicken, pumpkin and apricot tagine will put warmth into any winter night.

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Coq au vin

Coq au vin

Richly flavoured with bacon, mushroom, garlic, and wine – this authentic French stew is a classic winter warmer.

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Sweet and sour chicken

Delight the family with this sweet and sour chicken packed with vegetables and pineapple chunks for a hearty slow-cooked dinner.

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Paprika chicken

Tender pieces of chicken in a fragrant creamy sauce, this slow- cooker paprika chicken served with creamy mash is the embodiment of comfort food.

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Thai green chicken curry

Thai green chicken curry

Served on a bed of steamed jasmine rice, this zesty Thai curry will impress the whole family. We’ve even included the steps to nail a green curry paste from scratch for the ultimate homemade meal.

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Coriander and chilli grilled chicken

Coriander and chilli grilled chicken

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Chilli chicken stir-fry

Chilli chicken stir-fry

Quick, easy and absolutely delicious, this stir-fry chicken recipe is sure to become your go-to weeknight meal. We like ours with plenty of red chillies, but you can customise it to your taste.

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Lemongrass chicken with chilli dipping sauce

Lemongrass chicken with chilli dipping sauce

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Hot and spicy chicken curry

There is something deeply satisfying about making you own curry from scratch. The spice blend we’ve used for this hot and spicy chicken curry results in a depth of flavour and piquancy that you just don’t get from a jar.

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Karaage chicken with Sriracha mayonnaise

This crispy chicken karaage recipe makes a perfect snack or a moreish finger food.

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Fancy Italian chicken casserole

Fancy Italian chicken casserole

A hearty dish to warm up winter nights.

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Mini chicken and leek pies

Mini chicken and leek pies

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Chicken and spinach noodles

A quick, healthy and simple Asian-style stir-fry of chicken and spinach noodles.

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Chicken, chorizo and okra gumbo

A quick and delicious chicken, chorizo and okra gumbo, a dish that originated in southern Louisiana.

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Mustard chicken casserole

Mustard chicken casserole

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Curried chicken pie

Curried chicken pie

Give classic butter chicken a rise, by incorporating sweet potato and encasing it with layers of flaky filo pastry.

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Chicken and sage tray bake

Chicken and sage tray bake

This simple one-pan chicken bake borrows flavours from the Italian classic veal saltimbocca.

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Quick chicken satay

Quick chicken satay

Satay originated in Indonesia, and today features prominently in Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and African cuisines. This satay recipe is quick and deceptively simple, requiring few ingredients and minimal preparation and cooking time.

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Chicken, lentil and pumpkin curry

This slow-cooked chicken, lentil and pumpkin curry is divine served with a dollop of yoghurt and warm chapatis.

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Chicken bastilla

Chicken bastilla

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Chicken, celeriac and broad bean casserole

Chicken, celeriac and broad bean casserole

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Creamy lemon thyme chicken

Creamy lemon thyme chicken

Lemon thyme has a delicate perfume that infuses the chicken as it slowly cooks down, creating a tender, aromatic dish.

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Butter chicken

This easy butter chicken dish is sure to become a family favourite in no time.

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Slow-cooker honey mustard chicken

This sweet, succulent and oh-so-tender slow-cooker honey mustard chicken will have you coming back for more! Full of tasty nutritious ingredients, this will easily become a family favourite!

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Julie Goodwin’s chicken korma

Warm, hearty and wonderfully fragrant, this beautiful chicken korma recipe by Julie Goodwin is slow cooked for three hours to create intense Indian flavours and tender, moist meat that melts in your mouth.

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Pressure-cooker chicken with capsicum

Tender, succulent pressure-cooker chicken with sweet capsicum – the perfect dinner idea for when you are pressed for time! Quick and easy, yet packed with wholesome ingredients and tonnes of flavour.

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Chicken and pesto pasta bake

Chicken and pesto pasta bake

This hearty pasta bake is a perfect weeknight dinner for a hungry family. Packed full of tender chicken, fragrant homemade basil pesto and oozy melted cheese – it’s everything you want in a dish.

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Slow cooker chicken tikka masala

Using a slow cooker in this chicken tikka masala recipe is the perfect way to develop the flavour of delicious spices, and creates the most tender chicken. Just wait for the aroma of this tasty feast!

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Chicken skewers with green olive dressing

Chicken skewers with green olive dressing

Everything tastes better on a stick!

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Chicken thigh fillets with salsa verde

Chicken thigh fillets with salsa verde

This delicious chicken dish is easy to make and packed full of flavour. Your family will love the addition of a zesty homemade salsa verde to their dinner.

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