Welcome to EATTURKEY.COMEatturkey.com Turkey information for FoodserviceEatturkey.com ConsumerEatturkey.com NewsAbout NTF and Eatturkey.comMembers

High protein recipesMore recipesTurkey basicsTurkey nutrition
Healthy eating trendsRecipe E-mailPros prep turkeyContact Us


Asian Barbecue Turkey Thighs

Asian Barbecue Turkey Thighs


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Asian
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Chinese New Year
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Boneless Thighs
 
Dish Type: Barbecue
 







Ingredients
3/4 Cup plain barbecue sauce
1/4 Cup sliced green onions, white and green parts
3 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 Teaspoon minced garlic
1 Teaspoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
2 Pounds TURKEY THIGHS, skinned and excess fat removed
 
  1. In 2-cup measure combine barbecue sauce, onions, soy sauce, sesame seeds, garlic and ginger. Remove 1/3 cup, 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 minutes per side until food thermometer, inserted in thickest portion of thigh, registers 180 degrees F. During last 10 minutes 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

Nutrition Facts
Calories 231  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 31%
Cholesterol 97mg
Sodium 937mg
Total Carbohydrate 9g
Protein 28g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




    © 2004 National Turkey Federation
    1225 New York Avenue NW • Suite 400 • Washington, D.C. 20005
    EMAIL: info@turkeyfed.org • TEL: 202.898.0100 • FAX: 202.898.0203