Name: Turkish Chicken Thighs
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs, (about 3 1/2 pounds total), skin removed, trimmed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons hot paprika; 1.5 teaspoons dried mint; 0.5 teaspoon salt

Turkish Chicken Thighs

3.7

(10)

10 Reviews

The acidity of the yogurt helps tenderize the chicken and keep it moist. If you can't find hot paprika, substitute 2 teaspoons sweet paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.

By Victoria Abbott Riccardi

Updated on July 10, 2019

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Low Sodium Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

8 bone-in chicken thighs, (about 3 1/2 pounds total), skin removed, trimmed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 ½ teaspoons dried mint
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Place chicken in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and toss to coat. Whisk yogurt, garlic, ginger, paprika, mint and salt in a separate bowl. Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard marinade). Place the chicken on a broiler rack and broil until browned on top, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F and bake until the chicken is juicy and just cooked through, about 15 minutes longer. (Thigh meat will appear dark pink, even when cooked through.) Serve immediately.

Tips

Chicken thighs are higher in fat than other cuts, but have the benefit of full-flavored, juicy meat. To minimize the fat, be sure to remove the skin and trim thighs thoroughly. For quick cooking, choose boneless, skinless thighs. When slow-cooking, such as braising, bone-in thighs work best because they will retain their moisture better. Two 2- to 3-ounce boneless thighs yield a 3-ounce cooked portion.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

146	Calories
5g	Fat
3g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 146
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 98mg	33%
Vitamin A 193IU	4%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 9mcg	2%
Sodium 265mg	12%
Calcium 67mg	5%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 30mg	7%
Potassium 335mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.