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What Are Turkey thighs and How Can I Use Them?

Turkey thighs rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 9 recipes to cook with them.

In Chinese:火鸡大腿
British (UK) term: Turkey thighs
en français:cuisses de dinde
en español:muslos de pavo

Recipes using turkey thighs

There are 9 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Barbecued Turkey & Vegetables

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Perfect for the summer, this succulent dish is great for your next backyard barbecue. Best served with a pasta salad or mashed potatoes.

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Jack's Turkey Burger

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Jack's turkey burgers ground from skinless turkey thighs with parsley, fresh thyme, breadcrumbs, and minced onion. Charcoal-grilled patties with deep flavor and a juicy interior.

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Overnight Turkey Chili(No Beans)

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Bean-free turkey chili slow-cooked overnight with cocoa, cinnamon, and cumin for deep, complex flavor. A dump-and-go crockpot recipe using turkey thighs and fresh jalapeños.

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Kentucky Turkey & Bacon Brochettes

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Kentucky turkey and bacon brochettes marinated in a bourbon, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and scallion blend, wrapped in bacon, and grilled until crispy. Smoky, sweet, and sharp with a Southern bourbon kick.

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Tex-Mex Turkey Chili

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Tex-Mex turkey chili browns cubed turkey thigh in its own fat, then simmers with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, chili powder, and cumin. Lean, no-bean, fat-skimmed comfort food.

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Lemon Turkey Tenderloins Master Recipe

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Broiled turkey tenderloins rubbed with olive oil and lemon pepper, served with bearnaise sauce or salsa verde. A lean, high-protein main dish ready in under an hour.

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Teriyaki Barbecued Turkey Thighs

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Bone-in turkey thighs marinated overnight in teriyaki sauce and pineapple juice, then grilled until charred and glossy. Just 3 ingredients for a smoky, sweet-savory cookout centerpiece.

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Tea-Smoked Turkey

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Tea-smoked turkey thighs infused with black tea, fennel, ginger, and clove, then glazed with teriyaki and ketchup. Oven-smoked Chinese-inspired poultry without a smoker.

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BBQ Turkey Thighs

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Tender, fall-off-the-bone BBQ turkey thighs baked in a sweet and tangy chili sauce glaze with brown sugar and Worcestershire. Just 7 ingredients and one hour for sticky, smoky, finger-licking poultry.

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