The thighs are sold prepared in a variety of ways: whole; on the bone with the skin on; off the bone with the skin on; or boneless and skinless (called thigh fillets). The latter is the most expensive but the most convenient if you're planning to pan-fry strips of thigh in a stir-fry or curry. For stews, roasts and casseroles, thighs are best cooked on the bone as this will impart lots of flavour during cooking and help keep the meat moist.
