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Easy Roasted Turkey Thighs
Easy Roasted Turkey Thighs are prepared by stuffing softened butter under the skin of bone-in, skin-on turkey thighs, then seasoning with salt and coarse black pepper before roasting. The butter bastes the meat during cooking, helping keep the thighs moist and flavorful. Roasting at 350 degrees until an internal temperature of 170 degrees is reached ensures tender, juicy dark meat with flavorful, crisped skin.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
458 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 turkey thighs , 1-pound each, bone in and skin on
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt *
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- Lift the turkey skin and stuff it with the softened butter, then pat it down in an even layer (gently).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the thighs in the baking pan.
- Roast the turkey thighs for 50-60 minutes or until the thermometer shows the turkey is cooked to 170 degrees.
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Notes
- Try variations by adding herbs or spices to the butter for added flavor beneath the skin.
- Pat the turkey dry before handling to ensure the butter sticks well under the skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to verify the turkey thighs reach 170°F internally for safe consumption.
Nutrition Information
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1664mg
(69%)
Potassium
553mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
356IU
(7%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1664mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 356IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.