30 Chicken Thighs with Mustard Greens Recipes That Offer the Most Incredible Flavors! 

January 2, 2025
Written by Kristy J. Norton

If you have a taste for mustard greens then you are going to be very happy with this list of chicken thighs with mustard greens recipes. From braised dishes to stir fries and fritters, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. Go ahead and discover them today!

Chicken Thighs with Mustard Greens

1. Braised Thighs with Squash and Mustard Greens

This recipe boasts so much flavor that is sure to be  hit with everyone who tastes it! Saute scallions, ginger, and chiles before pouring in wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and broth. Cook seared thighs in this before setting aside and adding in the squash and mustard greens. Simmer until done, toss the thighs in, and serve! 

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Braised Thighs with Squash and Mustard Greens

2. Skillet Thighs with Lemony Mustard Greens

If you prefer a simpler recipe but one that is no less tasty, whip this dish up! Saute garlic and mustard greens before adding in seared thighs, olives, tomatoes, lemon juice, and seasoning. Then pop into the oven and cook, basting the greens with the pan juices. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve! 

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Skillet Thighs with Lemony Mustard Greens

3. Skillet Chicken Dinner with Mustard Greens

This dish is just bursting with plenty of wholesome flavors - a must try for anyone who loves greens! Coat the chicken in garlic, red pepper flakes, and coriander and brown with garlic before setting aside. Then, stir in scallions, greens, herbs, and broth, cook for a while and add the thighs back in. Then pop into the oven and bake before stirring in butter, lemon juice, and olives into the greens before serving! 

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Skillet Chicken Dinner with Mustard Greens

4. Instant Pot Thighs with Lemony Mustard Greens

This recipe gives you such a simple way for getting the most tender chicken! Place the mustard greens at the bottom of the Instant Pot and pour in olives, tomatoes, honey, mustard, wine, garlic, and olive oil. Then close the lid and pressure cook until everything is perfectly tender and tasty! 

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Instant Pot Thighs with Lemony Mustard Greens

5. Lemon Garlic Chicken Over Slivered Mustard Greens

This Thai inspired dish boasts the perfect combination of tangy and savory - it is a dish that you need to try out! Season the thighs and then brown with garlic and thyme before setting the chicken aside. To the same pan, add in lemon juice and zest, Thai chile, fish sauce, olive oil, and cilantro. In the meantime, thinly slice the mustard greens, toss in lemon juice and seasonings and top with the thighs and pan sauce! 

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Lemon Garlic Chicken Over Slivered Mustard Greens

6. Cantonese Thighs with Pickled Mustard Greens

This Cantonese classic is sure to win over everyone at your dinner table! Marinate the thighs in soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, and oil. Then, slice the pickled mustards and saute with ginger, garlic, scallions, and dried chilies. Add in the chicken and simmer everything in a homemade sauce until tender and delicious! 

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Cantonese Thighs with Pickled Mustard Greens

7. Honey Wine Braised Thighs with Mustard Greens 

Not only is this recipe so good with the perfect balance of flavors, but (depending on the ingredients you use) it can also be allergen free! Simmer the chicken in aromatics, Shaoxing wine, broth, honey, and oyster sauce before placing in the oven and cooking until tender. Then, shred the chicken, stir in the greens, and serve with sesame seeds! 

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Honey Wine Braised Thighs with Mustard Greens

8. Chicken and Mizuna Pasta 

This recipe uses Japanese mustard greens and it is so tasty it just may become your new favorite way to make pasta! Saute garlic and chicken before simmering in pasta water, sake, and dashi. Then add in cooked pasta and mustard greens, give everything a good stir, and serve!

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Chicken and Mizuna Pasta

9. Baked Thighs with Creamy Lemon Greens

This recipe is sure to change the mind of even people who don't like mustard greens! Sprinkle the thighs in cumin, coriander, and paprika before searing and setting aside. Then, saute aromatics, greens, and beans before adding the thighs back to the pan and roasting. Once done, stir in Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest into the greens! 

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Baked Thighs with Creamy Lemon Greens

10. Peach Glazed Chicken Thighs with Mustard Greens 

This sweet and savory dish is perfect any time of the year! Season and saute the chicken along with parsnip and then add in peaches, maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, and broth to the pan. Cook for a while. In the meantime, boil the mustard greens before stirring and simmering in the sauce until everything is flavorful! 

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Peach Glazed Chicken Thighs with Mustard Greens

11. Cordon Bleu Bake with Mustard Greens 

This Cordon Blue inspired dish has the most incredible flavors and is pretty cheesy too! Start by arranging a baking dish with mustard greens. Then, pound the thighs flat, season, and top with honey ham and Swiss cheese. Place on top of the greens and sprinkle with egg wash and panko. Then bake until crispy and golden brown! 

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Cordon Bleu Bake with Mustard Greens

12. Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Apples and Mustard Greens

If you are looking for a cozy fall meal then look no further than this recipe - just use mustard greens instead of kale! Saute aromatics before pouring in cider, vinegar, mustard, and broth. Cook the thighs in this for a while before setting aside and stirring in the mustard greens and apples. Simmer and then serve with the chicken! 

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Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Apples and Mustard Greens

13. Grits, Mustard Greens, and Braised Chicken Thighs

This recipe is going to show you how to prepare a full and delicious meal from scratch! Start by baking the thighs and veggies in stock until tender. Rest the thighs in the sauce before then straining the liquid and using it to simmer the greens and sausage until tender. In the meantime, prepare the rice grits and serve with the sides! 

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Grits, Mustard Greens, and Braised Chicken Thighs

14. Braised Thighs with Mustard Greens and Carrots

This recipe works well when you want to add a few more veggies to your dish but still enjoy some incredible flavor! Simmer aromatics, wine, broth, sesame oil, brown sugar, and soy sauce before cooking the chicken in this. Then, set the thighs aside, stir in carrots and greens and then cook until tender, drizzle with vinegar, and serve! 

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Braised Thighs with Mustard Greens and Carrots

15. Lemon and Herb Chicken with Mustard Greens 

Tanginess with just the right amount of earthiness, this recipe is a delight! Start by searing the chicken along with lemon halves, garlic, and herbs. Set the chicken and herbs aside and squeeze the lemon juice into the pan. Saute the greens in this along with aromatics and vinegar. Once tender, serve the thighs over this! 

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Lemon and Herb Chicken with Mustard Greens

16. Chicken Mustard Greens Salad

You can serve this yummy salad cold or warm, making it the perfect dish all year round! Start by poaching the thighs and boiling the mustards. Then, marinade them in a mix of crispy fried garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, and bouillon. Plate and serve! 

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Chicken Mustard Greens Salad

17. Creamy Chicken and Mustard Greens 

This warm and cozy meal is sure to be appreciated by everyone, particularly as the weather gets colder! Simmer the mustard greens in a mix of aromatics, broth, mustard, cream, and capers. Then, add in browned chicken thighs to the pan and cook until the chicken is tender! 

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Creamy Chicken and Mustard Greens

18. Saag Chicken Curry with Leafy Greens 

If you want to transform your chicken and greens into the most flavorful dish, this is a recipe to check out! Start by cooking the mustard greens and other greens in water and then blending. In the meantime, marinate the chicken in spices for a while before sauteeing. Pour in the greens and cook until everything is flavorful! 

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Saag Chicken Curry with Leafy Greens

19. Bourbon Braised Chicken Thighs with Mustard Greens, Apple, Bacon & Grits

This recipe is the very definition of cozy and it boasts such incredible flavors! Simmer together garlic, broth, bourbon, and herbs before cooking the chicken in this until tender. Then, cook the mustard greens and apples in bacon fat, garlic, and broth until wilted. Add in bacon and red pepper flakes and serve with the chicken!  

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Bourbon Braised Chicken Thighs with Mustard Greens, Apple, Bacon & Grits

20. Thighs with Cannellini Beans and Greens

If you are looking to bump up the protein - and flavor - in your dish, this is a recipe to try out! Saute the aromatics and then add in herbs, wine, and broth before cooking the chicken in this. Add in the beans and the greens and then cook until the greens are wilted and tasty! 

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Thighs with Cannellini Beans and Greens

21. Tomato braised Chicken with Squash and Greens 

This is a healthy meal that is so high on the flavor scale that you aren't even going to notice! Saute scallions and squash before adding in chicken, mustard greens, vinegar, tomatoes, and water. Let this cook until everything is nice and tender and then serve! 

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Tomato braised Chicken with Squash and Greens

22. Vinegar Marinated Chicken with Buttered Greens and Radishes 

This is a simple and delicious dish that comes together with very little effort! Marinate the chicken in vinegar and then cook until crispy. In the meantime, saute mustard greens and radishes in butter. Then season with vinegar and tarragon and serve with the thighs! 

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Vinegar Marinated Chicken with Buttered Greens and Radishes

23. Spice Braised Thighs and Pickled Mustard Greens

If you are looking for something a little different, then this is certainly a dish to try out! Begin by pickling the mustard greens in Sichuan peppercorns, Thai chilies, sugar, and vinegar. As this happens, sear the thighs and then simmer in a mix of broth, soy sauce, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, ginger, and sugar. Then, serve with the greens and rice congee once tender! 

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Spice Braised Thighs and Pickled Mustard Greens

24. Chicken, Lemon, Tomatoes, and Mustard Greens

This dish takes just half an hour to make but is healthy and just bursting with flavor - what more could you ask for! Season the chicken in lemon juice and zest before searing with herbs. Then, simmer the chicken, greens, and lemon slices in wine and tomatoes. Serve with spaghetti with a sprinkle of parmesan. 

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Chicken, Lemon, Tomatoes, and Mustard Greens

25. Southern Chicken, Rice, and Mustard Greens

If you want to try your hand at Southern cooking, this is a delicious recipe that should warm you right up! Add rice to chicken and bacon drippings in a pan along with tomatoes, mustard greens, bacon, and water. Place seared thighs on top and bake until everything is tender. Top with more bacon and enjoy! 

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Southern Chicken, Rice, and Mustard Greens

26. Ginger Chicken and Mustard Herb Stir Fry 

This recipe is fragrant, flavorful, and super easy to whip up too! Saute the chicken, ginger, and mustard greens for a while before pouring in a sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and seasonings. Then, simmer for a while until everything is tender and tasty! 

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Ginger Chicken and Mustard Herb Stir Fry

27. Chicken with Preserved Mustard Greens

If you have preserved mustard greens on hand, here is how to use them! First, marinate the chicken in seasoning sauces and spices. Then, saute the mustard greens with aromatics and chilies before adding in the chicken and cooking as well. Season with Shaoxing wine and a sauce stock, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and soy sauce. Simmer the chicken and greens and serve! 

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Chicken with Preserved Mustard Greens

28. Poulet Moutard with Potato Mustard Greens Fritters

Here is a fun way to combine chicken thighs and mustard greens - even fussy eaters are sure to love this meal! Marinate the chicken in mustard and wine and then simmer in stock, wine, and aromatics. Then, stir in cream, mustard, and tarragon. For the fritters, mash boiled potatoes and mix with blanched greens, egg, and seasonings. Then form into cakes and cook until golden brown! 

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Poulet Moutard with Potato Mustard Greens Fritters

29. Burmese Chicken Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard Greens

If you are looking for a soup that is just out of this world, give this recipe a try! Start by quickly pickling the mustard greens. Then, cook the chicken with the greens, tomatoes, homemade Burmese soup base, and simmer. Once flavorful, pour over cooked rice noodles and serve! 

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Burmese Chicken Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard Greens

30. Chicken, Mustard Greens, and Mushroom Stir Fry 

Here is another stir fry recipe that is sure to be as good as any restaurant version you have tried! Saute chicken with aromatics before pouring in broth followed by mustard greens and mushrooms. Cook until the greens are wilted and sprinkle in some green onions for the finishing touch! 

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Chicken, Mustard Greens, and Mushroom Stir Fry

Well, there you have it - all the recipes you could need to combine chicken thighs and mustard greens. It doesn't matter what you are looking for, this list of dishes should have you covered. So, go ahead and start your cooking! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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