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Easy Roasted Turkey Legs
Easy Roasted Turkey Legs are rubbed with a savory blend of herbs and spices, including oregano, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and lemon zest, then roasted with onion, lemon slices, and rosemary for aromatic flavor. The slow roasting yields juicy, flavorful meat with crisp skin.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
397 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp oregano dried
- 1 tbsp parsley dried
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp paprika sweet
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 lemon , zest only
For the turkey
- 1.6 kg turkey leg and thigh portions, 3 1/2 pounds
- 3 tbsp olive oil , or as needed
- 1 lemon , sliced into rounds (use the zested lemon)
- 1 red onion , sliced into rounds
- rosemary few sprigs, fresh
Instructions
- Rub the turkey with olive oil. Combine all the ingredients for the rub and then sprinkle liberally over the turkey on both sides.
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F). Line a roasting tin with baking paper or foil and spread the onion, rosemary and lemon slices over it.
- Place the turkey leg on top, skin side down and roast for 30 minutes.
- Turn the legs over, skin side up, and continue to cook for a further 40 minutes or until the internal temperature is 75°C (167°F).
- Rest the turkey, loosely covered with foil, for 20-30 minutes. Slice and serve!
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Notes
- Use a digital thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg (avoiding the bone) to check doneness; the internal temperature should reach at least 75°C (167°F).
- The turkey juices should run clear as another indicator of proper cooking.
- Roasting time varies by leg size and oven temperature, so start checking earlier if cooking smaller legs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
559mg
(23%)
Potassium
706mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
463IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 706mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 463IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.