Best 6 Spicy Turkey Thighs Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our collection of tantalizing spicy turkey thigh recipes, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. From the fiery kick of the Sriracha Honey Glazed Turkey Thighs to the smoky heat of the Chipotle Lime Turkey Thighs, each dish is a culinary adventure that will awaken your senses. Whether you prefer a classic Southern-fried experience with our Crispy Fried Turkey Thighs or a tantalizingly sweet and savory journey with our Orange-Glazed Turkey Thighs, we have something for every palate. Dive into the bold flavors of our Cajun-Spiced Turkey Thighs or let the zesty Harissa-Roasted Turkey Thighs transport you to the vibrant streets of North Africa. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure juicy, succulent turkey meat infused with an array of aromatic spices and tantalizing sauces. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and embark on a taste adventure like no other with our delectable spicy turkey thigh recipes.

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

MAPLE MUSTARD ROASTED TURKEY THIGHS



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These Maple Mustard Roasted Turkey Thighs are super juicy, delicious and a great alternative for roasting a whole turkey. Perfect not just for Thanksgiving dinner but for any weekend supper.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup butter (unsalted)
1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh, chopped)
1 teaspoon thyme (fresh, chopped)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoon dijon mustard
½ cup maple syrup
2 turkey thighs (bone in w/ skin, washed and dried (about 2-3 lb))
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1 large onion (chopped)
5 stalks celery (chopped)
5 carrots (chopped)
4 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350F.
  • In a small saucepan add the butter and melt over medium high heat. Add the rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, dijon mustard, maple syrup and stir. Bring to a boil then remove from heat.
  • Score the skin of the turkey thighs. Season your turkey thighs with salt and pepper. Pour about 3/4 of the maple/mustard mixture over the thighs and toss.
  • Add the water to a roasting pan, then add the onion, celery, carrots, rosemary, and thyme. Place a roasting rack in the pan.
  • Place the turkey thighs, skin side up, on the rack and brush with remaining maple/mustard glaze.
  • Roast for 2 hours or until the internal temperature reads 175-180F, basting every 30 minutes with the juices from the pan.
  • Remove from the oven and cover the thighs with aluminum foil. Let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 1861 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY TURKEY THIGHS



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Make and share this Spicy Turkey Thighs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GuyBig

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 turkey thighs
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons jamaican jerk mixed spice or 2 tablespoons garam masala

Steps:

  • Use about 1 T. Oil and 1 T. spice per Turkey Thigh.
  • Put oil in non-stick pan, heat, and add spice.
  • When heated up and fragrant add turkey thighs.
  • Brown thighs on stove top for about five minutes per side.
  • Transfer to Oven and bake at 350 degrees for an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9

SAGE TURKEY THIGHS



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I created this for my boys, who love dark meat. It is more convenient than cooking a whole turkey and reminds me of our traditional Thanksgiving turkey that's seasoned with sage. -Natalie Swanson, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium carrots, halved
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage, divided
2 turkey thighs or turkey drumsticks (2 pounds total), skin removed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the carrots, onion, water, garlic and 1 teaspoon sage. Top with turkey. Sprinkle with remaining sage. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°., Remove turkey to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain broth, reserving vegetables. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. , Place vegetables in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add to cooking juices. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Add salt, pepper and, if desired, browning sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

AMAZINGLY SUCCULENT ROAST TURKEY THIGHS



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This recipe makes moist and tender turkey thighs the whole family will love.

Provided by MJdeCA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large heat-resistant nylon oven bag (such as Reynolds® Oven Bags)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 turkey thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle flour into oven bag and place it in a 9x11-inch pan.
  • Spread onion, celery, and carrot pieces on the bottom of the bag. Rinse turkey thighs and pat dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil under the skin and on the outside of the thighs.
  • Sprinkle seasoned salt liberally on turkey thighs and rub it under the skin (see Cook's Note). Arrange thighs on top of vegetables. Close the bag with the tie. Make six slits in the top of the bag with a sharp paring knife. Place pan in the oven, making sure oven bag does not touch top heating element.
  • Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh meat reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 178.3 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 73.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 693.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

HOT & SPICY TURKEY LEGS



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Who doesn't love turkey legs at a street fair? Why wait for the next fair when you can make incredible turkey legs at home? Grab the seasonings and begin! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
2/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Divide drumsticks between 2 large bowls or shallow dishes. In a smaller bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Add 3/4 cup marinade to drumsticks, dividing evenly between the bowls. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove drumsticks from marinade to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; discard marinade in bowls., Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 45-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 175°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937 calories, Fat 50g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 343mg cholesterol, Sodium 587mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 113g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy skin, pat the turkey thighs dry with paper towels before cooking. This will help remove excess moisture and allow the skin to brown and crisp.
  • Use a spice rub or marinade to infuse the turkey thighs with flavor. A mixture of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder is a great option. You can also use a store-bought spice blend.
  • Cook the turkey thighs over medium heat. This will help prevent them from drying out. You can cook them in a skillet, a roasting pan, or on a grill.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey thighs are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Let the turkey thighs rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute and make the meat more tender.

Conclusion:

Spicy turkey thighs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with various sides. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little prep time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that your whole family will enjoy.

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