Photo: Claudio Schwarz
Ginger Citrus Spiced Turkey Legs
15 ingredients
12 hr + 1 hr
4
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Middle Eastern/Indian inspired turkey legs that turned out super moist and juicy!
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
324
Calories
34g
Protein
4g
Fat
41g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cardamom | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- ½ cups FOR THE TURKEY AND BRINE:
- ½ cups Salt
- 4 cups Sugar
- 2 whole Water, Or Enough To Fully Submerge Turkey Legs, Divided
- 2 cloves Turkey Legs
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Smashed And Peeled
- 6 whole Black Peppercorns
- 1 Tablespoon Cardamom Pods
- 1 whole Cloves
- 1 whole Lemon, Sliced
- 1 whole Lime, Sliced
- 8 slices Orange, Sliced
- 2 teaspoons Old Ginger
- 1 teaspoon FOR THE DRY RUB:
- 1 teaspoon Ground Garam Masala
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
Recipe sourced from
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