Meat & Poultry Chicken Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Healthy BBQ & Grilled Chicken Thigh Recipes 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 April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Appropriate Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April/May 2005 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 146 Calories 5g Fat 3g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved