Best 8 Saucy Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Saucy Chicken Thighs, where succulent chicken thighs are enveloped in a symphony of flavorful sauces, each tantalizing your taste buds with a unique experience. From the zesty and tangy Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce to the rich and creamy Mushroom Marsala Sauce, and the bold and spicy Thai Peanut Sauce, these recipes offer an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure, as each recipe guides you effortlessly through the steps to create these delectable sauces that will transform your chicken thighs into a mouthwatering masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CROCK POT -SAUCY ITALIAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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I found this in a Cooking Light slow cooker book at Barnes and Nobles $1.99 table. I am always on the look out for easy recipes I can do at the firehouse to feed hungry guys for a reasonable price. I put this on in the morning and by 6 pm I add a salad to the meal. Done! The guys at work loved it.

Provided by rgs4x

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs skinless chicken thighs (or breasts will work too)
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained. (I look for the one with the lowest sodium)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (same here on the low sodium)
1 medium chopped white onion
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic (I used 4 cloves through a press)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 4 quart crock pot.
  • Combine tomatoes and next 6 ingredients.
  • Stir well.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1 hour then reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Serve with bread, pasta, or a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 188.2, Sodium 525.3, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 46.6

SAUCY CHICKEN THIGHS



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Everyone raves about how sweet the sauce is for these slow-cooked chicken thighs. They're such a breeze because they simmer away while you do other things. They're ideal appetizers, but you can also add your favorite side for a nice meal. -Kim Puckett, Reagan, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3-1/4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Pour over chicken; stir to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SAUCY BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS



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Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more grown up than the original. It's fantastic over rice, pasta or potatoes. -Sharon Fritz, Morristown, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked brown rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with poultry seasoning. Top with onion and tomatoes. In a small bowl, mix the next 7 ingredients; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Place cooked chicken mixture in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUCY ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS - CROCK POT



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Serve with Italian bread and pasta or rice. Quick, easy and delicious! Bears a striking resemblance to a Cooking Light Crockpot recipe...

Provided by KelBel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 skinless chicken thighs
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4 quart slow cooker.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, stir well.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low for 6 hours.

ASIAN ESSENTIALS: SAUCY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS



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This is a fairly easy recipe to assemble and bake. As a matter of fact, if you already have the chicken thighs, you probably have the other ingredients on hand. The sauce is the star of this recipe. I usually double the sauce, and the next day drizzle some over rice. It is to-die-for. So, you ready... Let's get into the...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE CHICKEN
4 medium chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
THE SAUCE/MARINADE
1/3 c fresh clover honey
1/4 c tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
1 Tbsp apple-cider vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp ginger powder
OPTIONAL ITEMS
toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
long-grain white rice
crusty bread or dinner rolls

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. The absolute best pan for this recipe is cast iron. If you do not have one, just make sure that your pan is ovenproof.
  • 3. If, at the end of the cooking process, the sauce still seems a bit thin, just remove the chicken, place the pan over medium heat, and stir in a tablespoon of cornstarch, or arrowroot powder. That should do the trick. To keep the starch from forming little clumps (I HATE it when that happens), first stir in a bit of water, about a tablespoon, before adding it to the sauce.
  • 4. If you want the chicken to have a brown, caramelized coating, then stick it under the broiler for a minute or two. But, watch it, because sugars burn really fast, and that will give the sauce a bitter taste.
  • 5. Your chicken thighs are not boneless or skinless: No worries, pull the skin off and leave the bones in. No tamari or liquid aminos: Use soy sauce; however, if you do not have low sodium, then do not salt the chicken. No fresh clover honey: Try substituting maple syrup. No apple-cider vinegar: use plain distilled white vinegar. No ginger powder: Use minced fresh, if you have it, and double the amount. No sesame oil: Just leave it out.
  • 6. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 7. Whisk the sauce/marinade ingredients together in a non-reactive bowl, then sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on the chicken thighs and coat with the sauce.
  • 8. Place, covered, in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, or overnight.
  • 9. If you can keep the thighs in the sauce for a few hours, it will really help to develop some great flavors. My suggestion is this: If you are planning to make this recipe for dinner, then add the chicken to the sauce in the morning. That will give it a few hours and make for some mighty tasty eating.
  • 10. Place a rack in the lower position and preheat the oven to 420f (215c).
  • 11. Add the chicken and the sauce to an ovenproof skillet.
  • 12. Add the skillet to the preheated oven.
  • 13. Using a pair of tongs, flip the chicken over about every 7 minutes, until it is browned, cooked through, and the sauce begins to thicken. Mine took 35 minutes.
  • 14. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15. My favorite way to serve this is family style with the chicken still in the pan (remember that the pan is hot), along with a steaming bowl of rice, freshly baked crusty bread, and Asian style condiments. Enjoy
  • 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CROCK POT SAUCY CHICKEN THIGHS



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A great way to make chicken thighs. My kids love this recipe. I have made this with boneless thighs and breasts also. Adjust cooking time if using other form of chicken.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in crock pot and add salt and pepper.
  • Combine barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce and pour over chicken.
  • Stir to coat.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 871.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 39.7, Protein 24.5

SAUCY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH MUSHROOMS AND PEA PODS



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Grab a foolproof stroganoff dinner mix, and create a delicious meal complete with veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
1 3/4 cups milk
1 box Hamburger Helper™ stroganoff
1 box (9 oz) frozen sugar snap peas, thawed, drained

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add mushrooms to drippings; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Stir in milk and contents of sauce mix pouch (from Hamburger Helper box). Arrange chicken thighs in single layer over mushrooms. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in sugar snap peas. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (180°F) and peas are crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, fill 2-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water. Heat to boiling. Stir in contents of uncooked pasta pouch (from Hamburger Helper box). Gently boil uncovered 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender; drain.
  • To serve, place pasta on large platter with sides. Top with chicken thighs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

PRESSURE COOKER SAUCY BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS



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Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow, not-too-sweet flavor that's more grown-up than the original and super over rice, pasta or potatoes. -Sharon Fritz, Morristown, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked brown rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; sprinkle with poultry seasoning. Top with onion and tomatoes. In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, water, orange juice and seasonings; pour over top., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170° If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Place cooked chicken mixture in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or Dutch oven for the best results.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken thighs. Give them enough space to brown evenly.
  • Use a combination of cooking methods to ensure that the chicken thighs are cooked through and juicy. Browning them in a skillet before transferring them to the oven is a great way to achieve this.
  • Make sure the sauce is simmering before adding the chicken thighs back to the pan. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Serve the chicken thighs immediately with your favorite sides. Rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

This saucy chicken thighs recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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