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Roast Turkey Thigh
If you love turkey but want to avoid cooking a whole bird, this Roast Turkey Thigh is the answer - it's smaller, easier to prepare, and just as flavorful! With a blend of fresh herbs tucked inside and a golden, crispy finish, this dish delivers all the traditional turkey flavors without the hassle of a big roast. Pair it with all your favorite sides for a delicious holiday feast. Whether you're cooking for two or hosting a small gathering, this roast turkey thigh fits the bill.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 402 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Australian
Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless turkey thigh (see note 1&2)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 1 tablespoon rosemary finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sage finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390ºF/200℃
- Mix the rosemary, sage, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.1 tbsp rosemary1 tbsp sage1 tbsp parsley1 tbsp thyme½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper
- Lay the turkey thigh flat on the chopping board and open it up like a book (see note 2&3)3 lb / 1300 g boneless turkey thigh
- Sprinkle the herb mixture over the the inside of the turkey thigh.
- Carefully fold the turkey over itself. (If you have skin on, ensure it is on the outside of your roast.)
- Use kitchen string to tie the turkey together. I like to do this about every 1 inch/2.5cm.
- Place the thigh on a roasting rack over a baking dish. Drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt.2 tbsp olive oil½ tsp salt
- Place in the oven for 15 minutes at 390ºF/200℃, decrease the temperature to 350ºF/180℃, and roast for 55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF/74℃.
- Remove the turkey from the oven, tent the turkey and the baking dish with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Cut into thick slices and serve.
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Notes
- You can buy these at the butchers and grocery stores around the holidays. If you can only find bone-in turkey thighs, it is quite simple to remove the bone as it is just one bone straight down the middle. (see the bulk of post for more detailed instructions)
- If you can only find small turkey thighs, you can use two thighs sandwiched together.
- You can then cut the thicker parts of meat open so you have a large piece of meat roughly one thickness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
1385mg
(58%)
Potassium
567mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
125IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1385mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.