If there is one thing that I have learned for years of cooking, sometimes the simplest approach has produced the tastiest results (see also: chicken wings fried by my mother). This is absolutely the case of these roasted turkey thighs.
If you are looking for ideas for the holiday dinner, this recipe will give you all the wonderful flavor of a turkey for the holidays without stressing cooking an entire bird. If you are just doing your normal meal planning, they are also a dinner for the delicious and easy to prepare week to enjoy all year round. I have to tell you, there are some things that make a more special Wednesday evening than a turkey dinner!
Because you will love these roasted turkey thighs
The turkey legs are the unknown heroes of the world of poultry. Dark meat lovers know what I’m talking about! I am:
- Incredibly juicy and tasty (no dry meat here!)
- Extremely simple to prepare
- Perfect for smaller meetings or meals for the week
- Much faster to cook a whole bird
Growing up in a Chinese-American family, we really saw Turkey on a sandwich or thanksgiving. But now that I am cooking for my family (or rather … a demanding child with a sensitive palate and a love for Turkey), I discovered that the turkey thighs are an extraordinary protein option all the year that deserves multiple spotlight, especially when it comes to demanding nights.
And if you are planning a holiday dinner for a small crowd of dark flesh lovers, this recipe could also be only the ticket. Less confusion, more time to have fun going out with family and friends and everyone has crunchy skin to start.
The dressing for these turkey thighs is as simple as our holiday turkey recipe: my roast turkey grandfather of my grandfather. In fact … it’s the same! But doing it with turkey thighs is even more infallible.
Everything you need for this recipe is:
- onion
- Turkey thighs
- melted butter
- olive oil
- garlic
- salt and pepper
FAQ FAQ that Turkish
You don’t want to marinate the turkey thighs more than about 36 hours, so you can do it in the morning the day before serving! The last one you would like to prepare them is the morning of the day of the service, so they have at least 8 hours to marinate.
These turkey thighs cook in about 50 minutes at 400 ° f/200 ° C. It is better to bring them out of the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting and rest for about 10 minutes after cooking. Always use a meat thermometer to confirm that they reached internally 165 ° f/74 ° C.
There is no need to cover them! The discovered roasting gives you that breadcrumbs. If they start golden too quickly, however, you can tend them slightly with a sheet.
Four large turkey thighs (just under 4 pounds) will serve 4-6 people, depending on the appetites of your diners and the number of contours!
The next time you want the comfort of a meal for the holidays with maximum ease, try these roasted turkey thighs! If you have leftovers, destroy the meat for soup, cake, pasta dishes or even fried rice! They have become regularly in the rotation of our family’s dinner and regularly remember Ethan who is a lucky child to take a homemade turkey dinner at the normal!
Roasted turkey thighs: instructions for recipes
In a 9 × 13 -inch (23x33cm) saucepan plate, distribute onions in a layer. The turkey thighs are granted with a paper napkin and place them on on the onions.
Add the melted butter, olive oil, finely ground or grated ground garlic, salt and pepper.
Rub this marinade on all the turkey thighs, cover and marked for at least 8 hours or preferably during the night.
Remove the turkey thighs out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting. Preheated the oven at 400 ° f/200 ° C. Roast for 50 minutes, rotating the pan 180 ° in half or until a thermometer in the thicker part of the thigh records 165 ° F. Lightly test the turkey with a sheet if it is in Dora too quickly.
Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
A simple turkey sauce with drips
Don’t waste those tasty drips! Pour the juice on the turkey as it is, or make a quick jump with it.
Here’s how:
- Filter the liquid from the pan to a sauce separator.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, make a roux by slamming 2 tablespoons of turkey fat (or butter) and 2 tablespoons of flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, banging constantly.
- Slowly slam into 1 cup of drip of turkey thesis (if you don’t have enough drips, you can add turkey/chicken broth).
- Cook over low heat until it thickens and season with salt and pepper. If your sauce becomes too often, add a splash of broth or water. We also add a small pinch of dark soy sauce also for color and flavor!
Perfect contours for roasted turkey thighs
These roasted turkey thighs mate magnificently with so many sides! Some of our family favorites include:
Roasted turkey thighs
This recipe for roasted turkey thighs is an excellent meal for low stress holidays and an easy and delicious night dinner to enjoy all year round!
Serves: 6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cooked: 50 minutes
Total: 1 Now
Instructions
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In a 9 × 13 -inch (23x33cm) saucepan plate, distribute onions in a layer. The turkey thighs are granted with a paper napkin and place them on on the onions.
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Add the melted butter, olive oil, finely ground or grated ground garlic (you can also use a garlic mill), salt and pepper. Rub this marinade on all the turkey thighs, cover and marked for at least 8 hours or preferably during the night.
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Remove the turkey thighs out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting. Preheated the oven at 400 ° f/200 ° C. Roast for 50 minutes, rotating the pan 180 ° in half or until a thermometer in the thicker part of the thigh records 165 ° F. Lightly test the turkey with a sheet if it is in Dora too quickly. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips and notes:
Note: The preparation time does not include marinating time.
Nutritional facts
Calories: 381Kcal (19%) Carbohydrates: 2G (1%) Protein: 40G (80%) Fat: 22G (34%) Saturated fat: 7G (35%) Polynsaturo fat: 5G Monolysatuine fat: 8G Trans fat: 0.1G Cholesterol: 137mg (46%) Sodium: 1720mg (72%) Potassium: 548mg (16%) Fiber: 0.4G (2%) Sugar: 1G (1%) Vitamin A: 60Iu (1%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Soccer: 26mg (3%) Iron: 3mg (17%)
