Chicken thighs

Chicken thigh / もも肉 momoniku

Flavor and role

A moist cut with moderate fat that does not dry out even with long cooking. Cooked skin-on, it turns crisp.

Typical dishes and uses

Karaage, butter chicken, biryani, chicken tagine, adobo, nasi goreng, teriyaki.

Substitutes

Chicken breast (shorten cooking time; brining recommended), drumettes or drumsticks (bone-in, cook longer).

Storage

Refrigerate 1-2 days, freeze 6-9 months. Cook to an internal temperature of 74°C.

Main countries

Korea · Japan · India

Used in this book

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)Chicken Tagine with Lemon and OlivesChicken AdoboKaraage (Japanese Fried Chicken)Nasi GorengChicken BiryaniArroz Chaufa (Peruvian-Chinese Fried Rice)Colombian Arroz con PolloAsopao de PolloAvgolemono (Greek Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup)Ayam Goreng (Indonesian Fried Chicken)Ayam Masak MerahAyam PenyetBunny Chow (Durban Chicken Curry in a Loaf)Burmese Chicken Curry (Kyet Thar Hin)Chilean CazuelaChakhokhbili (Georgian Chicken and Tomato Stew)Chawanmushi (Japanese Savoury Egg Custard)Chicken CacciatoreChicken KarahiChicken Machboos (Emirati Spiced Chicken and Rice)Chicken NanbanChicken Paprikash (Csirkepaprikás)Chicken PastillaChicken Pot PieChicken Tikka MasalaChicken VesuvioChow Mein (Chinese Chicken Fried Noodles)Coq au VinDak-kalguksu (Korean Chicken Knife-Cut Noodle Soup)Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken)Dakgangjeong (Korean Sweet and Crispy Chicken Bites)Doro WatFesenjan (Persian Chicken in Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce)Gai Yang (Isan-Style Thai Grilled Chicken)Thai Green Curry with Chicken (Gaeng Keow Wan)Ghanaian Groundnut Soup (Nkatenkwan)Chicken and Andouille Sausage GumboHainanese chicken riceHareesJambalayaJareeshJerk ChickenJerusalem Mixed Grill (Me'orav Yerushalmi)Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)Chicken KabsaKhao Man Gai (Thai Chicken Rice)Khao Pad Gai (Thai Chicken Fried Rice)Khao SoiYangnyeom Chicken (Korean Fried Chicken)Kotopoulo lemonato (Greek lemon chicken with potatoes)Kottu RotiKung Pao ChickenCurry LaksaLarb Gai (Thai Minced Chicken Salad)Ghanaian Light SoupMadroubaMandiMassaman CurryChicken in Mole PoblanoMolokhiaNepali Chicken Momo with Tomato AcharNan Gyi Thoke (Burmese Thick Rice Noodle Salad)Ohn No Khao Swe (Burmese Coconut Chicken Noodles)Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice)Pad See Ew (Thai Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Soy)Panang Chicken Curry (Phanaeng Gai)Pancit CantonPastel de ChocloPeri-Peri ChickenPollo al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken)Roti Jala with Chicken CurrySaleegSancocho (Colombian Chicken and Root Vegetable Soup)Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam)Shan Noodles (Burmese Tomato Chicken Rice Noodles)Chicken ShawarmaSoto AyamButtermilk Southern Fried ChickenSri Lankan Chicken Curry (Kukul Mas Curry)Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken (Yan Su Ji)Tandoori ChickenTeriyaki ChickenThree-Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)ThukpaTinola (Filipino Ginger Chicken Soup)Tom Kha GaiVol-au-ventYakitori (Chicken and Leek Skewers with Tare)Chicken YassaYosenabeSlow-Simmered Ají de Gallina with Toasted PecansNikkei Ají de Gallina Udon with Dashi and Soft-Boiled EggAjiaco Santafereño with Slow Chicken Stock and Poached BreastAjiaco Chicken Paitan RamenGochujang-Panca Chicken Anticuchos in Lettuce Wraps (Peruvian × Korean)Chaufa Especial with Shrimp, Chicken and Scallion OilChaufa Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli-Lime DipBeer-Braised Arroz con Pollo with Crisp-Skinned ThighsGreen Curry Coconut Arroz con Pollo (Colombian × Thai)Arroz con Pollo Stuffed Peppers with Melted CheeseHomemade-Broth Asopao with RecaítoThai Coconut-Lemongrass AsopaoAsopao Cheese-Stuffed PeppersButter Chicken Pie (Indian × Australian)Whipped-Egg Avgolemono with Clear Homemade StockAvgolemono Chicken Congee with Ginger and Scallion (Greek × Chinese)Creamy Avgolemono Chicken Orzo Skillet with Feta and DillAyam Goreng Lengkuas (Galangal-Crumb Fried Chicken)Ayam Goreng Tacos with Sambal Matah (Indonesian × Mexican)Ayam Goreng Popcorn Chicken with Kecap Manis Butter GlazeKenduri-Style Ayam Masak Merah, Double-Fried with Coconut FinishMasak Merah Chicken Puffs with Sweet Chilli MayoAyam Penyet KremesAyam Penyet Ssam with Sambal SsamjangSouthern Fried Chicken and Waffles with Spiced Maple ButterPeking-Style Hoisin Chicken Blini RollsBoxty Pancake with Creamy Chicken, Leek and Smoked BaconHot Honey Buffalo Chicken BowlGochujang Chicken Curry Bunny Chow with Kimchi Slaw (Korean x South African)Burmese Chicken Curry with Shallot Oil, Lemongrass and Crispy ShallotsBurmese Chicken Curry Doria (Burmese × Japanese)Burmese Curry Chicken Egg Palata Rolls with Lime-Onion SlawChicken Tikka Burrito with Mint RaitaCrispy Rice Burrito BowlTandoor-Style Murgh MakhaniButter Chicken RigatoniButter Chicken Cheese ToastChorizo and Smoked Paprika Chicken Cassoulet (French × Spanish)Thai Red Curry Cazuela with Coconut, Pumpkin and CornCazuela Chicken Pot Pie with Puff-Pastry LidWhite Wine Chakhokhbili with Tarragon Herb ButterGeorgian Chicken Tinga Tacos (Georgian × Mexican)Chakhokhbili Herb Orzo Bake with Melted MozzarellaChapati Chicken Quesadilla (Kenyan × Mexican)Ichiban-Dashi Chawanmushi with Silver Dashi GlazeCrispy-Skin Chicken Adobo with Garlic ChipsChicken Adobo Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Lime CremaHyderabadi Chicken Dum BiryaniChicken Biryani BurritoBiryani Chicken Rice BowlOven-Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Pancetta, Mushrooms and GremolataChicken Cacciatore Japanese Curry Rice (Italian × Japanese)Sheet-Pan Chicken Cacciatore Gnocchi with MozzarellaDesi Ghee Chicken Karahi with Charcoal SmokeChicken Karahi TacosKarahi Chicken Cheese Naan MeltRoyal Chicken Machboos with Saffron Rice, Daqoos and Crispy OnionsBlack Lime Chicken Machboos Paella (Emirati x Spanish)Crispy Machboos Popcorn Chicken with Black-Lime YogurtMiyazaki-Style Fluffy Chicken Nanban with Mustard TartareChicken Nanban Tacos with Jalapeño-Lime TartareChicken Nanban SandoWine-Braised Chicken Paprikash with Butter Nokedli and Cucumber SaladCrispy Gnocchi Chicken Paprikash with ParmesanPaprikash Chicken Skewers with Dill Sour Cream DipIndividual Chicken Pastillas with Honey-Saffron Onion Confit and Orange Blossom AlmondsChicken Pastilla Potstickers with Cinnamon-Honey Chilli DipSeared Thigh, Mushroom and White Wine Chicken Pot PieJapanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie (Japanese × American)Charcoal-Skewered Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken Tikka Masala QuesadillasChicken Tikka Masala Cheesy Baked RiceDry-Brined Chicken Vesuvio with Lemon-Butter Pan SauceThai Garlic-Pepper Chicken Vesuvio (Chicago × Thai)Vesuvio Smashed Potato Bowl with Garlic-Wine Chicken and Minty Pea SmashGuajillo-Ancho Chicken Chilaquiles with Crispy Fried EggOvernight-Marinated Burgundy Coq au VinRed Wine Jjimdak (Korean Braised Chicken)Coq au Vin Pot PieHidalgo-Style Chicken Tinga Paste (Mexican Cornish Pasty)Potato-dough chicken thigh coxinha with a cream cheese heartGochujang chicken and mozzarella coxinha (Korean dakgalbi style)Hand-Cut Dak-kalguksu in Clear Chicken BrothKhao Soi-Style Coconut Curry Dak-kalguksuSeared Chicken Thigh Dakbokkeumtang with Homemade Chilli OilRosé Dakbokkeumtang (Gochujang Tomato Cream Chicken)Dakbokkeumtang Pot PiePear-Marinated Crispy-Skin Iron-Pan DakgalbiDakgalbi Cheese QuesadillasDakgalbi Sweet Potato Cheese GratinCrunchy Garlic-Chip Dakgangjeong with Rice-Syrup GlazeOrange Dakgangjeong (American-Chinese Orange Chicken × Korean)Dakgangjeong Rice Cake SkewersDoro Wat with Homemade Niter Kibbeh and Honey-Wine FinishDoro Wat Ramen with Berbere Chicken and AjitamaDoro Wat Egg Muffins with Berbere Onion JamShiitake, Silken Tofu and Chicken Egg Flower SoupEgusi Chicken Korma (Nigerian x North Indian)Three-Chile Enchiladas GratinadasButter Chicken EnchiladasChicken Enchilada Rice BowlFesenjan Pulled Chicken Tacos with Pomegranate SalsaGochujang Chicken Cheese Feteer (Egyptian × Korean)Charcoal Turmeric Gai Yang with Charred-Shallot JaewGai Yang Pita with Jaew Yogurt (Thai × Greek)Ghormeh Sabzi Chicken Pot PieGreen Curry with Hand-Pounded PasteGreen Curry Fried Rice with Crispy Fried EggGroundnut Chicken Rice Bowl with Charred Corn and Pickled Red OnionGochujang Fried Chicken Gua Bao with Pickled RadishKimchi Gochujang Chicken Gumbo (Cajun × Korean)Slow-poached Hainanese chicken riceChicken rice risotto with ginger-scallion gremolataHainanese chicken sandoChicken Haleem Rice BowlGinger-Scallion Harees Congee (Emirati × Chinese)Chicken Harira Tortilla SoupCajun Brown Jambalaya with Shrimp-Shell StockKimchi Jambalaya with a Jammy Fried 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Japanese)Sheet-Pan Crispy Khao Pad with Jammy EggsChiang Mai Khao Soi with Hand-Made PasteKhao Soi Curry UdonKhao Soi Fried RiceCrispy Chicken Mayo Rice BowlCrispy-Skin Kotopoulo Lemonato with Lemon Butter Pan SauceLemon-Miso Butter Chicken and Potato Traybake (Greek × Japanese)Lemon Chicken Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped FetaChicken Kottu with Handmade Godamba RotiVelvet Kung Pao Chicken, Restaurant StyleKung Pao Chicken Tacos with Lime SlawKung Pao Popcorn Chicken CupsPrawn-Head Stock Curry LaksaLaksa Butter Fried RiceHand-Chopped Larb Gai with Lemongrass Khao Khua and Crispy Chicken SkinLarb Gai Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Sriracha CreamCrispy Larb Gai Rice Paper Dumplings with Lime-Chilli DipLight Soup Rice Noodle Bowl (Ghanaian × Vietnamese)Light Soup Glazed Chicken SkewersSaffron Madrouba with Bone-in Chicken and Crispy OnionsGinger-Sesame Madrouba Dakjuk (Emirati × Korean)Crispy Madrouba Patties with Dried-Lime Yogurt DipJapanese-Style Mafé Curry RiceSmoky Mandi Chicken Tacos with Daqqus Salsa (Mexican × Yemeni)Smoky Mandi Chicken Rice BowlCrispy-Skin Marry Me Chicken Thighs with White Wine Pan SauceMassaman Chicken Pot PieMassaman Chicken Loaded FriesMee Goreng Yaki Udon with Bonito and MayoThree-Chile Mole Poblano with Plantain and TomatilloMole Chicken Bánh Mì with Pickled Carrot and Daikon (Mexican × Vietnamese)Double Ta'leya Molokhia with Roast Chicken and Vermicelli RiceMolokhia Ta'leya Fried Rice with a Crispy-Edged EggTandoori Chicken Momo with Mint YoghurtThai Red Curry Coconut CouscousNan Gyi Thoke with Turmeric Shallot Oil, Garlic Chips and Jammy EggsNan Gyi Thoke Curry Abura Soba (Burmese × Japanese)Nan Gyi Thoke Noodle Salad Jars with Chickpea-Peanut CrunchNasi Goreng Spesial with Prawns and Crispy ShallotsNasi Lemak with Spiced Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Berempah)Sambal Fried Chicken Nasi Lemak BurgerOwambe Party Fried Rice with Homemade Stock, Liver and PrawnsOhn No Khao Swe with Toasted Chickpea Flour and Crispy Noodle CrownOhn No Khao Swe Coconut Curry Tteokbokki (Burmese × Korean)Ohn No Khao Swe Wonton NachosSlit-Open Fluffy Omurice with Quick Demi-GlaceSeared Chicken Thigh Oyakodon with Homemade DashiCheesy Dakgalbi OyakodonOyakodon Egg SandoCrispy Pork Pancit Canton-BihonPastel de Choclo with Knife-Cut Beef Pino and White-Wine ChickenPatacón Smash Sandwich with Garlic Chicken and Pink SauceChicken Wonton Pepper Soup with Scent Leaf Oil (Nigerian x Cantonese)Flame-Grilled Braai Peri-Peri ChickenPeri-Peri Chicken TacosPeri-Peri Popcorn ChickenSpanish Chorizo and Chicken PlovPollo a la Brasa Shawarma Wraps (Peruvian × Levantine)Pollo a la Brasa Quinoa Bowl with Ají Verde DressingGarlic Confit Pollo al Ajillo with Fino SherryGochugaru Honey-Soy Pollo al AjilloGarlic-Chip Pollo al Ajillo BocadilloPotjie Pot PieGochujang Chicken Pozole (Korean-Mexican)Jerk Chicken Rice-and-Peas PaellaOvernight-Rested Roti Canai with Malaysian Chicken Curry (Kari Ayam)Roti Jala with Fresh Rempah Chicken CurrySaffron Saleeg with Ghee-Basted Chicken and Crispy OnionsSaleeg Chicken Doria (Saudi × Japanese yōshoku)Crispy Saleeg Rice Cakes with Lemon-Garlic YogurtTom Kha Coconut SamgyetangSamgye Sotbap (Ginseng Chicken Pot Rice)Sancocho Trifásico (Beef, Pork and Chicken) with HogaoPho-Spiced Chicken Sancocho with Rice Noodles (Colombian × Vietnamese)Sancocho Croquettes with Coriander Ají DipCharcoal Sate Madura with Fried-Peanut SauceChicken Satay Tacos with Acar PicklesSatay Chicken Rice Bowl with Crispy ShallotsChicken Sekuwa Crispy Chiura Bowl with Cucumber-Sesame AcharShan Tomato Chicken Spaghetti with Garlic-Peanut Pangrattato (Burmese x Italian)Shan Tomato Chicken Lettuce Cups with Crispy Rice NoodlesTandoori Chicken Shashlik with Mint Chutney (Uzbek × North Indian)Tower-Roast Chicken Shawarma with ToumChicken Shawarma TacosShawarma Loaded FriesCharcoal Shish Tawook with Sumac OnionsShish Tawook Quesadillas with Toum Crema and Pickled Onions (Lebanese × Mexican)Som Tam Chicken TacosGuajillo Sopa de Fideo with Crispy Ancho ChileSosatie Chicken Pita Pockets with Apricot Yogurt and Crunchy SlawSoto Ayam Lamongan with KoyaSoto Ayam RamenSoto Fried Rice with a Golden Broth ShotLard-Fried Double-Dredged Chicken with Peppered Cream GravyMasala Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Mint RaitaHot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich with Pickle SlawSri Lankan Black Chicken Curry with Toasted CoconutSri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry UdonSri Lankan Curry Chicken Cheese Toastie with Pol SambolGochujang Chicken StroganoffGochujang Sweet Potato Chicken TagineLemon Olive Tagine Hand PiesNight-Market Master Popcorn Chicken with Toasted Pepper SaltGochujang-Honey Popcorn Chicken (Korean Yangnyeom Style)Popcorn Chicken Sando with Basil MayoBaked Tamal Cups with Red Chile ChickenCharcoal-Smoked Tandoori Chicken with Mint ChutneyTandoori Chicken Tray Pizza with Mint Raita DrizzleTandoori Chicken Caesar Salad with Naan CroutonsCrispy-Skin Teriyaki Chicken with Charred NegiTeriyaki Chicken BurgerTeriyaki Chicken & Egg Mayo Rice BowlSizzling Clay-Pot Three-Cup Chicken with Caramelised GingerThree-Cup Chicken Penne with Thai Basil-Peanut Pesto (Taiwanese × Italian)Three-Cup Glazed Chicken Skewers with Crispy BasilCoconut-Lemongrass Chicken Thukpa (Nepali × Thai)Chorizo Tinga Poblana with Avocado CremaChicken Tinga Rigatoni with Cream and Parmesan (Italian × Mexican)Lemongrass Rice-Water Tinola with Garlic ChipsTinola Miso Udon (Filipino × Japanese)Tinola Ginger Chicken Rice Bowl with Green Papaya PickleTom Kha Gai with Quick Bone Stock and Charred AromaticsTom Kha Coconut Miso RamenTom Kha Creamy Chicken Rice BowlVol-au-vent with Homemade Puff Shells and Egg-Yolk VeloutéMiso Cream Chicken and Shiitake Vol-au-vent (Belgian × Japanese)Coconut Waakye with Jerk Chicken (Ghanaian x Jamaican)Charred Poblano White Chicken Chili with Seared ThighsCharcoal Yakitori Duo: Salt Negima and TsukuneYakitori Tacos with Lime Slaw and Shichimi MayoYakitori Rice BurgerCharcoal-Grilled Chicken Yassa with Lime-Caramelised OnionsChicken Yassa Bánh MìChicken Yassa FlatbreadTomato Yosenabe with Basil-Parmesan Risotto (Japanese × Italian)Yosenabe Seafood An-kake Rice Bowl with Jammy Egg

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