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Mediterranean-Style Grilled Turkey Thighs

Mediterranean-Style Grilled Turkey Thighs


  • 1 package
  • Turkey Thigh Marinade:
  • 5 cloves
    garlic, minced
  • 5 tbsp (75 mL)
    Mastro® Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL)
    red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 mL)
    lemon zest
  • ½ tsp (2 mL)
    paprika
  • ½ tsp (2 mL)
    all spice
  • ½ tsp (2 mL)
    nutmeg
  • ½ tsp (2 mL)
    cardamom
  • ½ tsp (2 mL)
    salt
  • ½ tsp (2 mL)
    pepper
  • ½ tsp (2 mL)
    oregano
  • 1
    lemon, juiced
  • Cucumber Dill Sauce:
  • 2
    cloves garlic, crushed
  • ¼ cup (60 mL)
    dill, chopped
  • ¼ cup (60 mL)
    cucumber, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL)
    Mastro® Olive Oil
  • ¾ cup (62 mL)
    Greek style yogurt or sour cream
  • ½
    juice of half a lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, red onion and lemon zest. Measure and add all spices, and the juice from one lemon. Mix together well.
  2. Place Lilydale® Boneless Skinless Turkey Thighs in a baking pan, and pour marinade over each thigh. With clean hands, rub marinade into both turkey thighs on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, and up to 24 hours.
  3. Heat barbecue or grill to medium-high heat. Place thighs on barbecue and cover for 5-7 minutes, then turn the thighs and grill for another 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165°F.
  4. Prepare Cucumber Dill Sauce by mixing all the ingredients together well.

Serve turkey thighs with a side of Greek Salad, rice, or roasted potatoes, and drizzle with Cucumber Dill Sauce.

Recipe Overview

SERVES: 2

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 15 minutes (Marinating Time: 2 - 24 hours)

TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes (excluding marinating time)



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