2 Ways to Make Chicken Thighs Taste Like Anything But Chicken—Save $50 a Month!

Chicken thighs are the go-to for stretching a grocery budget, but after a while, that chicken flavor just lingers no matter what sauce goes on. One trick that actually works is marinating the thighs overnight in strong flavors—think miso, gochujang, or even a heavy curry paste. The longer the soak, the less chicken comes through. Grinding the meat and making patties with a ton of fresh herbs, onions, and spices can also mask the flavor—almost like a homemade sausage. Another move is to slow-cook them in a stew with bold ingredients like olives, preserved lemon, or chipotle peppers. It’s wild how much the taste changes when chicken thighs get cooked down with something acidic or smoky. #Cooking Techniques #BudgetEats #ChickenThighHacks #MealPrepTips #Food