它是什么？

Chicken thighs are the top part of the chicken leg where it connects to the body (as opposed to the drumstick, which is the bottom half).

因为它们是深色的肉，所以大腿煮熟了潮湿而嫩。他们提供了鸡胸肉的所有好处（浓度和快速烹饪），这对于它们略高的脂肪含量略高，因此倾向于使无味和干燥的趋势。

Bone-in and skin-on, they’re great for roasting and braising. More markets are also featuring boneless, skinless thighs, which cook up quickly making them great the for grill or the saute pan.

How to choose:

Thighs from mass-produced chickens tend to be larger than those from their free-range kin, so be sure to check the weight on the package so you buy the right amount; you may need more of the smaller thighs.

How to prep:

Remove any large pockets of fat, but don’t worry about getting every bit, as it’s the fat that will help keep the thigh moist during cooking. Even if you’re leaving the skin on, trim any skin that extends farther than the edges of the chicken thigh.

If you’re used to cooking chicken breast, bear in mind that thighs cook darker. Breast meat clearly changes color (from pink to white) when fully cooked, but thighs look pinkish-brown even when thoroughly cooked.

How to store:

Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.

Cross Reference

chicken legs; chicken leg quarters

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