Herb-Roasted Turkey Thighs with Garlic Butter
Herb-Roasted Turkey Thighs with Garlic Butter is a delightful dish that combines succulent turkey with a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. Perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe guarantees crispy skin and tender meat that melts in your mouth. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice cooks can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on turkey thighs (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pat turkey thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Carefully lift the skin on each thigh and spread some garlic butter mixture underneath. Rub remaining butter on top of the skin.
- Place turkey thighs skin-side up in a roasting pan and roast for 45-55 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turkey thigh (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For an extra layer of flavor, sear the thighs skin-side down in a hot skillet for 5 minutes before roasting.- Substitute garlic butter with herb-infused olive oil for a lighter option.- Add lemon slices to the roasting pan for a zesty twist.