Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for boneless skinless chicken thighs
Best swap for boneless skinless chicken thighs: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1:1 by weight; leaner, dries out faster - reduce cook time slightly.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs?
The best swap for Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs is Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1:1 by weight; leaner, dries out faster - reduce cook time slightly. Another option is Bone-In Chicken Thighs, equal weight; remove skin if needed, add ~10 min cook time. The table below also lists Turkey Thigh Meat, 3 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts | 1:1 by weight; leaner, dries out faster - reduce cook time slightly |
| Bone-in chicken thighs | equal weight; remove skin if needed, add ~10 min cook time How to use it: Check for 165°F in the thickest part, keeping the thermometer off the bone. |
| Turkey thigh meat | 1:1; similar fat content and flavor |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- USDA FSIS, Food Thermometers (opens in a new tab)
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