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Best Chicken Thighs + Broccoli Recipes — Reviewed & Ranked
Chicken thighs and broccoli is a meal prep staple and a stir-fry classic. The key is timing — broccoli cooks much faster than bone-in thighs, so the two need different approaches depending on the method. In a stir-fry, boneless thighs and broccoli florets cook together in minutes. On a sheet pan, add the broccoli halfway through so it doesn't turn to mush. We've reviewed the best chicken thigh recipes and identified the ones that pair best with broccoli.
Best Chicken Thighs + Broccoli Recipes
Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
Top pick: Cooking Classy's Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki chicken with steamed broccoli and rice is the classic takeout-style meal at home.
74 recipes compared, 2,108 reader ratings analysed
Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
Top pick: RecipeTin Eats's Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
The sticky honey garlic sauce is delicious drizzled over steamed or roasted broccoli.
70 recipes compared, 16,810 reader ratings analysed
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe
Top pick: Jennifer Banz's Air Fryer Chicken Thighs - Super Crispy!
Air fry broccoli florets for 5–6 minutes alongside the thighs for a quick crispy side.
68 recipes compared, 3,338 reader ratings analysed
Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Top pick: Mom's Dish's Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs (4 Ingredients)
Add broccoli to the sheet pan in the last 15 minutes for perfectly roasted florets.
73 recipes compared, 16,348 reader ratings analysed
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