Best 10 Herb Roasted Turkey Thighs Recipes

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Indulge in a flavorful and succulent culinary experience with our Herb Roasted Turkey Thighs, a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. These juicy turkey thighs, marinated in a vibrant blend of herbs, garlic, and lemon, are roasted to perfection, resulting in a crispy golden-brown skin and tender, succulent meat that melts in your mouth. Accompanying this main course are three delectable recipes that elevate the dining experience: a classic gravy made from the turkey drippings, a refreshing cranberry sauce bursting with tart and tangy flavors, and a creamy mashed potato that provides a comforting and velvety texture to balance the savory richness of the turkey. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAVORY HERB RUB ROASTED TURKEY



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The herb rub lends delicious savory flavor to the outside of your turkey, while basting keeps the meat juicy inside. Be sure to reserve the pan juices to make Perfect Turkey Gravy.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons McCormick® Sage, Rubbed or 2 tablespoons McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
1 tablespoon McCormick® Paprika
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds), fresh or frozen, thawed
1 large onion, cut into wedges
6 McCormick® Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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Steps:

  • 1. Place oven rack in lowest position. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place roasting rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix sage, paprika, seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg in small bowl.
  • 2. Place turkey, breast-side up, in prepared pan. Sprinkle about 1/2 of the seasoning mixture inside turkey. Stuff with onion and bay leaves. Brush turkey breast with oil. Spread remaining seasoning mixture over entire surface and under skin of turkey. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Cover turkey loosely with heavy duty foil.
  • 3. Roast 1 hour. Remove foil. Roast 2 to 2 1/2 hours longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (175 degrees F in thigh), basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove turkey from oven. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer to platter or carving board to slice. Reserve pan juices to make gravy or to serve with turkey.

ROASTED TURKEY THIGHS



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This easy and delicious recipe for roasted turkey thighs for a holiday dinner or any time of the year is tender and fragrant.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (1-pound) turkey thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 cup turkey broth (or chicken broth)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients and heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Never rinse the turkey before cooking it because the bacteria on the meat's surface will aerosolize and spread around your kitchen. A good pat dry is a reliable procedure and enough for the seasonings to adhere to the skin.
  • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and sage and mix well.
  • Loosen the skin from the meat and rub some of the butter mixture into the meat. Smooth the skin back over and rub the remaining butter mixture on the skin.
  • Place the thighs in a roasting pan and pour the broth around the turkey.
  • Roast the turkey thighs for 60 to 70 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 165 F when inserted in the meat away from the bone.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, cover tightly with foil or the pan lid, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 587 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HERB ROASTED AND BRAISED TURKEY



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

One 17-pound whole fresh turkey, rinsed well and patted dry
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large onions, quartered
12 cups homemade chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 head roasted garlic, cloves removed and peeled
Splash of white wine, optional
Mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme. optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the turkey: Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.
  • Combine the butter, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme and in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper and fill the cavity with half the carrots, celery and onions. Rub the entire turkey with the herb butter and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Put 4 cups of the chicken stock in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  • Place the remaining vegetables on the bottom of a large roasting pan. Put the turkey on top of the vegetables, put in the oven and roast until lightly golden brown, about 45 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and continue roasting, basting with the warm chicken stock every 15 minutes, 2 to 2 hours 15 minutes hours longer. (An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh should register 160 degrees F.)
  • Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer to baking sheet, tent loosely with foil and let rest 30 minutes before slicing. Remove the legs for braising. Strain the drippings into a bowl and discard the solids. Add enough stock to make 4 cups liquid.
  • Bring the liquid to a simmer, transfer to a roasting pan, add the legs, cover with foil and braise until tender in a 350 F degree oven about 1 hour.
  • For the gravy: Melt the butter in a medium pan over high heat. Add the roasted garlic and cook for a minute. Whisk in the flour and cook until lightly golden brown. Slowly whisk the drippings into the flour mixture, bring to a boil and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken and the flour taste has been cooked out, about 5 minutes. Add a splash of the white wine if desired and cook for 1 minute longer. Fold in fresh herbs if desired and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

HERB-ROASTED TURKEY THIGHS



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If you are having a smaller Thanksgiving this year, oven-roasted turkey thighs is the way to go.

Provided by Lauren Magenta

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 thigh, bone removeds Turkey thigh, pre-basted, meat and skin, cooked, roasted
1 pound baby potatoes
2 large onions, roughly chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 drizzle olive oil
1 medium lemon, zested and juiced

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 255.7 mg, Fat 51.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 63.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.2 g, Sodium 1549.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

EASY HERB-ROASTED TURKEY



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This is an easy and delicious recipe for a turkey that is perfectly browned on the outside while being both tender and juicy on the inside!

Provided by LISAKHAMM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 pound) whole turkey
¾ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover.
  • Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 198.3 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 68.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 311.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

JUICY HERB-ROASTED TURKEY



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Add wonderful flavor to your turkey dinner through the use of delicious herbs. Make sure you use the drippings for a delicious gravy!- Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 fresh sage leaves plus 4 fresh sage sprigs, divided
6 fresh thyme sprigs, divided
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
4 medium onions
5 celery ribs
5 medium carrots
3 medium parsnips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Chop 8 sage leaves and leaves from 2 thyme sprigs. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, garlic, salt and pepper with chopped herbs. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub mixture under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks., Cut onions into wedges and the celery, carrots and parsnips into 2-in. pieces. Place about a fifth of the onions, celery and carrots in the turkey cavity; add 4 sage sprigs and remaining 4 thyme sprigs to cavity. Arrange remaining vegetables evenly in a roasting pan. Place turkey, breast side up, over vegetables. Brush with remaining 1/4 cup oil., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170°-175°, 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving. Discard vegetables. If desired, use drippings to make gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.

THANKSGIVING PIONEER-STYLE HERB ROASTED TURKEY



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Crown your holiday feast with this Thanksgiving Pioneer-Style Herb Roasted Turkey recipe from Throwdown with Bobby Flay on Food Network.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (17-pound) whole fresh turkey, rinsed well and patted dry
1 1/4 stick unsalted butter, slightly softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large onions, quartered
8 cups homemade chicken stock, divided, plus more if needed for gravy
Turkey neck
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup white wine
4 cups sage-infused stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • For the turkey: Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.
  • Combine the butter, sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Season the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper and fill the cavity with half of the carrots, celery, and onion. Rub the entire turkey with herb butter and season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Put 4 cups of the chicken stock in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  • Place the remaining vegetables on the bottom of a large roasting pan. Put the turkey on top of the vegetables, put in the oven, and roast in the oven until lightly golden brown, 45 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and continue roasting, basting with the warm chicken stock every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 2 to 2 1/4 hours longer. Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer to baking sheet and tent loosely with foil, and let rest 20 minutes before slicing.
  • For the sage gravy:
  • Strain the cooking liquid from the roasting pan into a medium saucepan (should be about 4 cups, if not, add more stock to make 4 cups). Add the neck, bring to a boil, add the sage leaves, remove from the heat, and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove the sage leaves.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until reduced. Whisk in the stock and cook until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper and chopped sage.

HERB-ROASTED TURKEY



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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 10- to 12-pound turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh herbs plus 20 whole sprigs, such as thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano and/or marjoram, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Aromatics: onion, apple, lemon and/or orange, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
3 cups water, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • This method produces all the good looks and moist flavor you dream of in a Thanksgiving turkey. Make sure you show this beauty off at the table before you carve it. Garnish your serving platter with fresh herb sprigs and citrus wedges.;
  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 475degreesF.
  • Remove giblets and neck from turkey cavities and reserve for making gravy. Place the turkey, breast-side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan; pat dry with paper towels. Mix minced herbs, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the herb mixture all over the turkey, under the skin and onto the breast meat. Place aromatics and 10 of the herb sprigs in the cavity. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. Add 3 cups water and the remaining 10 herb sprigs to the pan.
  • Roast the turkey until the skin is golden brown, 45 minutes.
  • Remove the turkey from the oven. If using a remote digital thermometer, insert it into the deepest part of the thigh, close to the joint. Cover the breast with a double layer of foil, cutting as necessary to conform to the breast. Reduce oven temperature to 350degrees and continue roasting for 11/4 to 13/4 hours more. If the pan dries out, tilt the turkey to let juices run out of the cavity into the pan and add 1 cup water. The turkey is done when the thermometer (or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone) registers 165degreesF.
  • Transfer the turkey to a serving platter and cover with foil. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes. Remove string and carve.
  • NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving (without skin): 155 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 63 mg cholesterol; 0 g carbohydrate; 25 g protein; 0 g fiber; 175 mg sodium; 258 mg potassium.
  • 0 Carbohydrate Servings
  • MAKE AHEAD TIP: Equipment: Large roasting pan, roasting rack, kitchen string, thermometer
  • From www.eatingwell.com with permission. 2009 Eating Well Inc. Photo by Ken Burris

HERB ROASTED TURKEY



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     Herb     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Dinner     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (17-pound) turkey, rinsed well and patted dry
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large onions, quartered

Steps:

  • 1. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.
  • 2. Combine the butter, parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • 4. Put 4 cups of the chicken stock in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
  • 5. Season the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper and fill the cavity with half of the carrots, celery, and onions. Rub the entire turkey with the herb butter and season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • 6. Scatter the remaining vegetables on the bottom of a large roasting pan. Fit a rack over the vegetables and put the turkey on top of the rack. Pour the remaining 2 cups stock into the bottom of the roasting pan and carefully put the pan in the oven. Roast until the turkey is light golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • 7. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue roasting, basting with the warm chicken stock every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160°F, about 2 1/2 hours longer.
  • 8. Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer to a large cutting board, and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  • 9. Strain the stock in the bottom of the roasting pan through a strainer lined with cheesecloth or paper towels into a medium saucepan. Discard the solids. Boil the stock until reduced to a sauce consistency. Arrange the turkey on a large platter and drizzle with the reduced stock.

HERB ROASTED TURKEY



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Roasting this turkey with four fresh herbs creates a wonderful aroma that will fill your house. Progresso® Chicken Broth makes the turkey moist and flavorful and the gravy delicious!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (12 to 14 lb) whole turkey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage
2 sprigs oregano
1 lemon, halved
2 carrots, halved
4 celery stalks, halved
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth
4 cups water
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Wash the turkey, inside and out, and dry well. Coat inside and outside with olive oil. Season turkey on the outside with salt and pepper, pressing it in to adhere. Place 2 rosemary sprigs, 1 thyme sprig, 1 sage sprig, 1 oregano sprig and lemon halves inside the cavity of the turkey. Place cooling rack or roasting rack in bottom of large roasting pan. Place turkey on rack, and arrange carrots, celery and remaining herbs on bottom of pan around turkey. Pour 4 cups (1 carton) chicken broth and water over vegetables and herbs.
  • Roast until an instant-read thermometer (inserted deep into the thigh but away from the bone) reads 165°F and juices in the thigh run clear when pierced with a fork, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan broth every 30 minutes. Remove turkey from the pan and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Strain and reserve pan juices, and discard vegetables.
  • While turkey is resting, make the gravy. In a medium heavy saucepan, cook flour and butter over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a blond roux is formed. Add pan juices and 4 cups (1 carton) of chicken broth; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce the heat and let simmer until thickened and ready to serve.
  • Carve turkey as desired, and serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right turkey thighs: Look for thighs that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid thighs that are too thin or have a lot of bones.
  • Brine the turkey thighs: Brining the thighs in a mixture of water, salt, and sugar will help to keep them moist and flavorful. You can brine the thighs for up to 24 hours, but 12 hours is usually sufficient.
  • Season the turkey thighs: Before roasting, season the thighs with a mixture of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper. This will help to give the thighs a delicious flavor.
  • Roast the turkey thighs at a high temperature: Roasting the thighs at a high temperature will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat. The ideal temperature for roasting turkey thighs is 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the turkey thighs rest before carving: After roasting, let the thighs rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Herb-roasted turkey thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey thighs turn out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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