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Jamaican Jerk Turkey Thighs
| Ingredients |
| 1/2 cup medium onion, cut in large chunks |
| 1 large clove garlic |
| 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced |
| 2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and ribs removed |
| 1/3 cup red wine vinegar |
| 1/4 cup orange juice |
| 2 tablespoons each reduced-sodium soy sauce and olive oil |
| 1 tablespoon maple syrup |
| 1 teaspoon allspice |
| 1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon, thyme, salt and pepper |
| 1/4 teaspoon each cayenne and nutmeg |
| 2 pounds TURKEY THIGHS, skinned and excess fat removed |
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- In processor fitted with metal blade or in blender, process onion, garlic, ginger, peppers, vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, oil, syrup, allspice, cinnamon, thyme, salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg until smooth. Remove 1/3 cup; cover and refrigerate.
- In self-closing plastic bag combine thighs and remaining marinade. Seal bag and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally to marinate evenly.
- Prepare grill for indirect heat cooking. Cook thighs over medium coals 25 to 30 minutes per side until meat thermometer, inserted in thickest portion of thigh, registers 180 degrees F. During last 10 minutes, brush thighs with reserved marinade.
- Serve with favorite rice dish and grilled vegetables, if desired.
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| Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation |
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Nutrition Facts
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| Calories 263 |
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| % Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat 12g |
41% |
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| Cholesterol 97mg |
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| Sodium 680mg |
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| Total Carbohydrate 10g |
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| Protein 27g |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
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Calories: |
2000 |
2500 |
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| Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Sat Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
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300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
| Fat 9 |
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Carbohydrate 4 |
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Protein 4 |
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