Turkish Chicken Thighs
Recipe from EatingWell

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.


Turkish Chicken Thighs


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Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 8    bone-in chicken thighs, (about 3 1/2 pounds total), skin removed, trimmedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1  cup  low-fat plain yogurtOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  minced fresh gingerOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  hot paprikaOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  dried mintOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale

Directions
1.
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.
2.
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.

Tip:
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 information
Calories 138, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 251 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 21 g, Potassium 312 mg. Exchanges: Lean Meat 3 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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