Chicken Thigh

Congee, a savory rice porridge, works for any meal. For a vegetarian version of this recipe, skip the chicken and use vegetable broth instead.

How does the fried chicken from Rose's Luxury achieve No. 1 status? Brined, boneless thighs are responsible for incredible dark-meat flavor, and the dredge technique creates an insanely crunchy coating.

“When I was getting married, I couldn’t think of a caterer I wanted to use,” says chef Naomi Pomeroy, Expatriate, Portland, OR, “and I didn’t want to ask my staff.” Her solution? Cook for her guests herself. She went with super-simple chicken, powered by a throw-together marinade.

This white chili recipe works well with ground chicken or turkey, too.

Dark-meat chicken is the best for grilling: Unlike lean breasts, thighs have plenty of fat, so they won’t dry out.

This spicy, sticky glazed chicken features sambal oelek, a bright and punchy chile-packed condiment, giving these grilled skewers a very convincing comeback.

Chicken thighs are appealingly fatty, but this can sometimes cause flare-ups when grilling. Bank the coals before igniting so that you have a cooler side, and move the chicken there if needed.

If you decide to make this best jambalaya recipe out in the wild, pack the perishables in a cooler.

If you decide to make this out in the wild, pack the perishables in a cooler.

A little bit of sweetness makes these especially appealing to pint-size palates.

Finishing chicken thighs in a quick pear and turnip compote creates a rich, sweet and savory sauce.

If you have time to marinate the chicken the night before, it will deliver extra flavor. If not, just be sure to marinate it before preparing the rest of your dinner.

Harissa is a great shortcut ingredient to flavor, but no two jars (or tubes) are the same. Taste first—if it seems very spicy, use a bit less. You can always stir more into the chickpeas when the dish is finished. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

This is an infinitely customizable dish: Try different fresh herbs, add thinly sliced vegetables, or throw in some spices.

Don’t be put off by the sugar in this recipe—it’s balanced by the vinegar and soy sauce.

(in the spirit of Pollo Campero)

Jarred kimchi delivers flavor and color in this roast chicken dish. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

Everyone has a favorite, but we think you'll agree this is the best chicken and biscuits recipe you've ever tried.

A simple curry paste gives this northern Thai–inspired soup surprising depth of flavor.