Crock Pot Five Spice Turkey Thighs Recipe

ingredients

1 1/2 pound boneless and skinless turkey thighs
2 green onions, including tops, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon five spice powder
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
1 tablespoon thin diagonally sliced green onions
hot cooked rice

directions

Trim thighs of excess fat. Tuck ends under to make a bundle. Place in a slow cooker.

Combine minced onions, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, five spice powder, sesame oil and pepper. Mix well. Pour over turkey thighs.

Cover and cook on low about 6 hours or until turkey is tender. Remove turkey from slow cooker and keep warm.

Combine cornstarch and water until smooth and stir into cooking juices in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Slice turkey. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced onions. Serve with rice and sauce.

nutrition data

278 calories, 13 grams fat, 6 grams carbohydrates, 32 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

slowcookernovice REVIEW:
May 3, 2006

Amazing - I didn't have a boneless thigh, but it cooked beautifully and the meat just fell off the bone when it was done. Very tender -- I will definitely keep this recipe!