No, you don't need to de-bone the chicken thighs but this is one of those things that is truly all about your preference. For this recipe, we prefer to leave the bone-in, because it helps keep the chicken moist and juicy while cooking. When it comes time to dig in, the chicken will be so tender that it falls off the bone! If you prefer not to leave the bone in, check out this great guide. Just make sure you save your chicken bones for later, you can turn them into a great stock! Simply throw the chicken bones into a freezer bag, and freeze them until you collect enough to make some homemade chicken stock. Here's some recipes and instructions for how to do that!