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Jalapeno Jelly Glazed Turkey Thighs


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Superbowl, Cinco de Mayo
 
Preparation Method: Microwave, Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Thighs
 
Dish Type: Barbecue
 







Ingredients
2 Pounds TURKEY THIGHS
1/3 Cup jalapeno jelly
2 Tablespoons margarine
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
 
  1. Remove grill rack and set aside. Prepare charcoal grill for direct heat method, according to manufacturer's directions or preheat gas grill.
  2. In 2-quart, micro-safe oblong dish arrange turkey thighs; cover with wax paper. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 10 minutes, turning thighs over halfway through cooking.
  3. In 1-cup, micro-safe measure, combine jelly and margarine. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 45 seconds; stir in lime juice. Reserve 3 tablespoons of glaze in a small serving bowl.
  4. Lightly spray cold grill rack with non-stick vegetable cooking spray and position over hot coals. Place turkey thighs on grill rack. Cook thighs, brushing with 5 tablespoons glaze, 10-20 minutes or until meat thermomemter inserted in thickest portion registers 180 degrees F.
  5. To serve, cut turkey from bones and serve with reserved glaze.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 340  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 34%
Cholesterol 134mg
Sodium 215mg
Total Carbohydrate 18g
Protein 36g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
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   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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