Thigh

Poultry

Thigh

Quail thigh is upper-leg dark meat—rich, forgiving, ideal for braises, confit and shredding into fillings. It is delicate mild-game in a tiny bird—usually one or two per person. Render skin, braise or grill to tenderness. More reliable for first-time game cooks than breast.

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Preparations

Bone InBraisedButterfliedCookedFreshFriedGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

FlavourfulForgivingJuicyLarge JointPortionPrep ReadyThigh

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 205

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 13.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.95 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.21 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.03 g
  • Cholesterol 90.5 mg
  • Sodium 71.9 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.96 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.47 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.1 g
  • Water 62.2 g
Detailed nutrients

Thigh dark meat holds more fat and myoglobin than breast.

History

Near Eastern and Mediterranean tables ate wild quail as migratory feast food. Cooks treated thigh of quail as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As quail cookery specialised, thigh was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Near Eastern and Mediterranean tables ate wild quail as migratory feast food.

Retail packs of oven-ready quail brought the bird into home dinner parties; thigh of quail took a named place in that kitchen trade.

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