Roasted Turkey Thighs

5 from 1 vote

This recipe for roasted turkey thighs is a great low-stress holiday meal as well as an easy, delicious weeknight dinner to enjoy year-round!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

1 large onion (sliced)
3.75 pounds turkey thighs (3.75 pounds = about 4 thighs)
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced)
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) casserole dish, spread the onions out in one layer. Pat the turkey thighs dry with a paper towel, and place them on top of the onions.
Combine the melted butter, olive oil, finely minced or grated garlic (you can also use a garlic crusher), salt, and pepper. Rub this marinade all over the turkey thighs, cover, and marinate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
Take the turkey thighs out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting. Preheat your oven to 400°F/200°C. Roast for 50 minutes, rotating the pan 180° halfway through, or until a thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F. Lightly tent the turkey with foil if it’s browning too fast. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Note: prep time doesn't include marinating time.

Nutrition

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