Roasted Turkey Thighs

Turkey thighs seasoned with a savory herb butter are roasted with potatoes, onions, and lemon until tender and succulent for an easy Thanksgiving dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 855 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 pound baby potatoes
• 2 large onions, roughly chopped
• 4 turkey thighs
• 0.5 cup salted butter, at room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Place potatoes, onions, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Pat dry turkey thighs with a paper towel; season with salt and pepper. Lay turkey thighs over vegetables on the baking sheet. Rub herb butter under turkey skin and over meat. Top with lemon zest and juice.

Step 4

Stir butter, thyme, rosemary, parsley, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set herb butter aside.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Baste turkey with pan juices and continue baking, basting turkey every 15 minutes, until thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).