Chicken thighs
Dark, forgiving cuts that stay juicy even when overcooked. Bone-in, skin-on roasts up crisp and flavorful.
Used for
- roasting
- curries
- grilling
- braises
In the kitchen
- roast
- braise
- grill
- sear
- bake
Picking it at the store
- Look for pink, moist flesh — avoid gray or discolored patches
- Should have almost no smell; any sour or off odor means skip it
- Buy with a sell-by date that gives you at least a day or two of margin
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