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Maple Mustard Roasted Turkey Thighs
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 633 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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 roughly chopped
- 5 stalks celery cut into 2 inch pieces
- 5 carrots cut into 2 inch pieces
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉.
- 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 ½ 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℉-180℉, 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.
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Notes
- My turkey thighs were quite big, so one was big enough to feed 2 people. If thighs are smaller then check the internal temperature after about 1.5 hours.
- You can always cook more turkey thighs if looking to serve more people.
- You can strain the remaining liquid through a sieve and drizzle it over the turkey, or use it to make a gravy with it.
- Store leftover turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freeze this stored in airtight containers for up to 3 months!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1861mg
(78%)
Potassium
1116mg
(32%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
14205IU
(284%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
4.5mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1861mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 1116mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 14205IU | 284% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.