How To Remove Bone From Chicken Thigh (How to debone chicken thighs)

Ever wondered how to remove the bone from chicken thighs? This tutorial will teach you how to debone chicken thighs in easy steps like a pro.

If you can spare 10 minutes, then you can make this happen even on a busy weeknight.

Why do you need to learn how to debone chicken thighs

Skinless boneless chicken thighs are more expensive than bone-in chicken thighs. In fact, in most cases, you may pay up to twice as much for the latter.

As tempting as it may be to pick a package of boneless chicken thighs on the aisle, doing it yourself is actually more cost-effective. The whole procedure takes no more than 10 minutes, depending on the number of chicken pieces involved.

That said, when you debone your own chicken at home, you will always receive greater value for what you paid if you bought it from the shop. More importantly, you save money for other pressing needs.

Aside from the reasons listed above, there are times the shops may have run out of boneless chicken thighs, what do you do then? It is always good to learn these easy knife skills not only to prevent money wasting but also to enjoy the comfort of cooking.

So how do you debone chicken thighs? follow my simple step-by-step guide below for how to

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Tools needed

A small sharp, pointed paring or chef knife

Chopping board

Kitchen paper towel

Kitchen scissors

How to debone chicken thighs

1. Start by wiping the chopping board and chicken thighs dry with a kitchen paper towel. The poultry can be slippery when handled, patting it dry will help reduce this.

2. Remove the skin of the chicken thighs from the flesh by pulling the skin from the flesh. This is optional, only do this if you want boneless skinless chicken thighs.

3. Place the chicken thighs flesh side down on a chopping board, run the knife lengthwise along the bone on one side just enough to reveal the bone, do not cut all the way through into the flesh. Repeat the same on the other side to reveal the bone.

4. Slide the knife under the bone to separate the bone from the flesh

5. Lift the bone to one side (placing it at an angle) then scrape or cut the loose flesh from the bone. You can use kitchen scissors for this step if you prefer

6. Trim off excess fat, skin, or gristle with kitchen scissors or a knife. Use the boneless chicken thighs fillets as desired.

What to do with boneless chicken thighs

Boneless chicken thigh is a versatile piece of meat that can be cooked in many different ways. It can be pan-fried, braised, grilled, fried, baked, poached, and many more. Here are some recipe ideas you will love

Cilantro lime chicken thighs

Honey soy baked chicken thighs

Garlic chicken thighs

Air fryer chicken fajitas

Lemongrass chicken thighs

Air fryer boneless chicken thighs

How to store

It is best to use the chicken thighs immediately because of handling and safety, however, if that is not the case, you can store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Cooked chicken will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Raw chicken thighs can be stored in the freezer for 6-9 months in a freezer-safe bag.

Tips

• Use the bone for making chicken stock or broth.

• Freeze the bone and save it for later if you will not be using it immediately.

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