Thigh

Poultry

Thigh

Thigh of Turkey is dark collagen-richer meat that stays juicy longer. Better flavour than breast for stews, braises, and grills. Cook turkey thigh to temperature when thickness varies, rest before carving, and add fat or sauce if lean. Roasting, smoking, deli slicing, and mince show the cut’s strengths. Match heat to collagen—fast sear for tender muscle, long moist heat for hard-working joints.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedFriedGrilledRoasted

Traits

FlavourfulForgivingJuicy

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 196

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 12.4 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.05 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.07 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.96 g
  • Cholesterol 87.4 mg
  • Sodium 66.7 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.05 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.5 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.8 g
  • Water 66.2 g
Detailed nutrients

Thigh dark meat holds more fat and myoglobin than breast.

History

Butchers charted thigh of turkey as cookery specialised by muscle and joint.

Retail packing standardised thigh portions of turkey for home kitchens.

Ready-to-cook thigh packs of turkey expanded for convenience cooking.

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