Thigh

Poultry

Thigh

Duck thigh is the upper leg joint—meatier than the drumstick, ideal for confit, braising, and shredding into tacos or rillettes. Fat and connective tissue reward long heat. Cure lightly with salt and herbs for confit, or braise with wine and stock. Crisp skin before plating. Shredded thigh meat is a gift to cassoulet and fried rice. More forgiving than breast for first-time duck cooks.

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Traits

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Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 188

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 13.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.88 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.89 g
  • Cholesterol 85.8 mg
  • Sodium 69.6 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.5 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.9 g
  • Water 64.6 g
Detailed nutrients

Thigh dark meat holds more fat and myoglobin than breast.

History

Gascon confit makers valued thighs for generous meat yield in jars.

Modern taco and rillettes kitchens shredded braised duck thighs by the tray.

Home slow cookers adopted thighs as the easiest duck dark-meat project.

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