Chicken Thighs for 10 to 100 guests
Standard scenario: adults, average appetites, two or three sides on the table.
| Guests | bone-in thighs | Raw weight |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15–20 | 5.5–7 lb |
| 20 | 30–40 | 10.5–14 lb |
| 25 | 38–50 | 13.5–17.5 lb |
| 50 | 75–100 | 26–35 lb |
| 100 | 150–200 | 53–70 lb |
Why chicken thighs math is count math
Thighs are the competition cook’s cut for a reason: even size, forgiving fat, and a serving math of simply two per person. A 10-pack of bone-in thighs feeds five with sides.
Buying chicken thighs: what to look for
Bone-in, skin-on for the smoker — boneless skinless thighs are a weeknight pan cut. Pick packs with similar-sized pieces so they finish together.
Frequently asked questions
How many bone-in thighs per person?
1.5–2 per adult alongside sides, 2–3 when chicken thighs carry the meal; kids about half. Bone-in, skin-on thighs run about a third of a pound each — plan two per adult, three for big eaters.
How many bone-in thighs for 20 people?
30–40 bone-in thighs for 20 adults with sides, roughly 10.5–14 lb raw.
Why plan chicken thighs by count instead of pounds?
Thighs are the competition cook’s cut for a reason: even size, forgiving fat, and a serving math of simply two per person. A 10-pack of bone-in thighs feeds five with sides.
What internal temperature is chicken thighs safe at?
Poultry is safe at 165°F. Doneness details and hour-per-pound charts are on the chicken thighs cook-time page.