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: 858 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

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

Step 3

Place potatoes, onions, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet or in a roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Baste turkey with pan juices and continue roasting, 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).