Bakedturkeythighsinwineherbs Recipes

EASY TURKEY THIGH DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat ovenproof pan over medium to medium high heat.
• Season turkey thighs with salt and pepper.
• Brown turkey thighs on both sides. Remove to plate.
• Sautee' carrots, celery, onion and garlic in ovenproof pan for 4-5 minutes.
• Pour in chicken broth or water and chicken bullion to deglaze the pan.
• Return turkey thighs to the pan.
• Cover and bake for ~1 hour. Remove lid and bake 30-45 minutes or until turkey is brown and carrots are tender.

HERB-ROASTED TURKEY THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Combine room temperature butter with thyme, rosemary, parsley, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Pat turkey thighs dry with a paper towel; season with salt and pepper.
• Place potatoes, onions, and garlic on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Add turkey thighs and rub herb butter over the meat and under the skin. Top with lemon zest and juice.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Continue to bake, basting turkey with its own juices after 15 minutes, until no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

BAKED TURKEY THIGHS IN WINE-HERBS

Steps:

• Salt and pepper the turkey thighs.
• Sprinkle with oil and place in baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
• Sauté potatoes in butter and 1 tsp oil for 15 minutes, turning frequently.
• Baste turkey with white wine.
• Add rosemary, bay leaves and thyme.
• Add sautéed potatoes around turkey and return to oven. Continue baking another 20 minutes.
• Pour the cooking fluid into a measuring cup. Remove excess fat and serve turkey with sauce on the side for dipping or pour some over turkey.