Hot and Spicy Turkey Thighs

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 204 Calories; 5g Fat; 33g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 99mg Cholesterol; 154mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat. Points: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds skinless turkey thighs
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup cranberry juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place turkey in a slow cooker; sprinkle with pepper and top with chopped onion. In a small bowl, whisk together cranberry juice, mustard and cayenne pepper; pour over turkey and onion. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove turkey from slow cooker; cover with aluminum foil wrap to keep warm. If using LOW heat setting, turn control to HIGH setting. In a small bowl or cup, combine cornstarch and water; stir into liquid in slow cooker; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until thickened. To serve, spoon sauce over turkey.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Baked sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure Dijon mustard is gluten free. Use arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch.