Asian Barbecue Turkey Thighs
Courtesy of National Turkey Federation
Serve With:
Rice and vegetables.
Servings: 4
Rice and vegetables.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 50 Min.
Marinate: 8 Hr.
What you need:
* 3/4 c. plain barbecue sauce
* 1/4 c. sliced green onions, white and green parts
* 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
* 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
* 1 tsp. minced garlic
* 1 tsp. fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
* 2 lb. turkey thighs, skinned and excess fat removed
* 1/4 c. sliced green onions, white and green parts
* 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
* 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
* 1 tsp. minced garlic
* 1 tsp. fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
* 2 lb. turkey thighs, skinned and excess fat removed
What to do:
1. Combine barbecue sauce, onions, soy sauce, sesame seeds, garlic and ginger. Remove 1/3 c., cover and refrigerate.
2. Pierce holes in thighs using tines of fork.
3. In self-closing plastic bag combine thighs and remaining marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally to marinate evenly.
4. Prepare grill for indirect heat cooking. Cook thighs over medium heat 25 to 30 min. per side until food thermometer, inserted in thickest portion of thigh, registers 180°F. During last 10 min. of cooking, brush with reserved marinade.
5. Serve hot with favorite rice dish and a vegetable, if desired.
Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation.
* Nutritional information does not include suggested side dishes
2. Pierce holes in thighs using tines of fork.
3. In self-closing plastic bag combine thighs and remaining marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally to marinate evenly.
4. Prepare grill for indirect heat cooking. Cook thighs over medium heat 25 to 30 min. per side until food thermometer, inserted in thickest portion of thigh, registers 180°F. During last 10 min. of cooking, brush with reserved marinade.
5. Serve hot with favorite rice dish and a vegetable, if desired.
Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation.
* Nutritional information does not include suggested side dishes
Wine pairings:
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio-Pinot Bianco, White Zinfandel, White Table Wine
Nutritional information:
Calories: 231; Total Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 97mg; Total Carbs: 9g; Protein: 28g; Sodium: 937mg;