Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs Recipe – So Juicy, So Flavorful

You got a dutch oven, and want to cook chicken thighs in it. You have already tried something in random and ended up with bland, dry and flavorless thighs. That’s the case of most of the new cooks. But thinking about all of you I have brought out this delicious dutch oven chicken thighs recipe.

This recipe contain super juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken thighs dipped in a delicious sauce that tastes unforgettable. Whether you are craving something different for your weeknight, weekend or meal-prepping for your kids or family, this recipe will obviously deliver!

So, without any further delay, let’s get started. Stick to this recipe to know everything froms tart to finish. Also, don’t miss the “TIPS” section. I have included some game-changing tips there that can really change the taste of your recipe. Go ahead!

Ingredients

Here are all the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe:

1. 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2. 4 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
3. 1/2 Cup of Ketchup
4. 1/4 Cup of Soy sauce.
5. 1/4 Cup of honey.
6. 2 tablespoons of browned sugar
7. 1 Tablespoon of ginger
8. 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
9. 3 tablespoons of sriracha sauce.

Those are all the ingredients you will need to make this dutch oven chicken thighs recipe. Once you have it, let’s move on to the next part.

Instruction

1. First of all, heat your cast-iron pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes. After heating, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to that and spread it all over the pan. We would not need much of it as we are basically going to sear the chicken.
2. Now, when the oil is hot, add your chicken thighs to the pan skin side down and sear them for a few minutes. From my experience cooking the chicken thigh basil recipe, frozen chicken thighs recipe, I can say that even if the thighs are large-sized, you would not need more than 5 to 8 minutes to sear on each side.
3. When the chicken is sizzling in the pan, take a bowl and add 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of browned sugar, 1 tablespoon of ginger, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons of sriracha sauce. Now I like heat in my recipes. That’s why I use 3 tablespoons of sriracha sauce. You can obviously bring the amount down if you want less heat.
4. After pouring all of them, mix them very well, and you will get a nice sauce.
5. Don’t forget to flip the chicken thighs after the time mentioned. When both sides are cooked well, put them in your Dutch oven. And pour all of the sauce you just made into it.
6. Stir the chicken thighs with the sauce to make sure that they are well coated with all the seasonings and flavor.
7. Now, preheat your oven to 270°F and put the Dutch oven in there. Now, let it cook for 2 and a 1/2 hours.
8. After this time, bring it out from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve it with broccoli and enjoy!

That’s all about the chicken thighs Dutch oven recipe. Now, here’s the catch. Below are some super secret tips that you can use to upgrade your dish to another level. See below!

Tips For Cooking

Here are some PRO tips that can convert you from a newbie to a 10-year experienced one. No one will be able to call you a newbie even if you are one. See here:

1. Don’t overcrowd the pan: While searing the chicken thighs, you should always maintain enough space in between the thighs. When I first started my cooking journey as a home cook, I also made the same mistake again and again while cooking recipes like chicken thigh parmesan recipe, blackened chicken thighs recipe, or chicken thigh and bell pepper recipe. I was too late to understand what was going wrong. When you overcrowd the pan, the moisture gets trapped and the chicken gets a messy, soggy texture that feels like hell. If needed, you can always divide them into batches.
2. Heat the pan perfectly BEFORE adding the thighs: This is a crucial point. When you are cooking recipes like low-salt chicken thighs, Lemon pepper chicken thighs recipe, or Chicken thigh ranch recipe where you need crispy skin, you will have to heat the pan fully before doing anything. Because when you put the chicken thighs in the pan and they do not start sizzling immediately, you know you have ruined them already. Always heat the pan up properly and add this.
3. Give it a caramelized glaze: After 2.5 hours, brush the chicken thighs with the sauce and broil them for 2 or 3 minutes until they are caramelized and sticky. I had done this same thing in a slightly different way. In my smoked chicken thigh recipe, I brushed the chicken thighs with a little bit of BBQ sauce, which ended up glowing like a diamond on the skin of the chicken.
4. Change the side dishes slightly: As I said to serve the recipe with plain broccoli. You can also have some garlic-butter rice, instead of plain broccoli, or add toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top.

Recipe Card

Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs Recipe

Author: Pratima

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time:2 hours 30 minutesRest time: 10 minutesTotal time:3 hours Servings:4 servingsCalories:450 kcal

Description

Love easy cooking? This Dutch oven chicken thighs recipe delivers tender, flavorful, and juicy results with minimal efforts.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/2 Cup of Ketchup
• 1/4 Cup of Soy sauce.
• 1/4 Cup of honey.
• 2 tablespoons of browned sugar
• 1 Tablespoon of ginger
• 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons of sriracha sauce.

Instructions

1. First of all, heat your cast-iron pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes. After heating, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to that and spread it all over the pan. We would not need much of it as we are basically going to sear the chicken.
2. Now, when the oil is hot, add your chicken thighs to the pan skin side down and sear them for a few minutes. From my experience, I can say that even if the thighs are large-sized, you would not need more than 5 to 8 minutes to sear on each side.
3. When the chicken is sizzling in the pan, take a bowl and add 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of browned sugar, 1 tablespoon of ginger, 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons of sriracha sauce. Now I like heat in my recipes. That’s why I use 3 tablespoons of sriracha sauce. You can obviously bring the amount down if you want less heat.
4. After pouring all of them, mix them very well, and you will get a nice sauce.
5. Don’t forget to flip the chicken thighs after the time mentioned. When both sides are cooked well, put them in your Dutch oven. And pour all of the sauce you just made into it.
6. Stir the chicken thighs with the sauce to make sure that they are well coated with all the seasonings and flavor.
7. Now, preheat your oven to 270°F and put the Dutch oven in there. Now, let it cook for 2 and a 1/2 hours.
8. After this time, bring it out from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve it with broccoli and enjoy!

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Conclusion

So, now you know how to cook this delicious dutch oven chicken thighs recipes. If you have tried it or have any questions then please let me know in the comments. If you want to give me any suggestions, or you have tried something different from my own recipe, then also I would love to hear you.

For today, thanks for reading and happy cooking.