These oven roasted turkey thighs are super delicious and are a must-make for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner or game day meal. If you’re looking for some dark meat turkey and do not want to make an entire bird, this is definitely the way to-to. Let me show you how it’s done!
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Ingredients
Turkey thighs roast in under an hour in the oven and you just need a few ingredients…
- 2 LB Turkey thighs (each ~ 1 LB)
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp BBQ / poultry rub
- Optional fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for topping
How long to cook a turkey thigh roast in the oven?
It will take about 45 minutes – 1 hour to cook 1 lb turkey thighs in the oven at 350 degrees F. With any cooking, I always recommend that you use an internal read thermometer to determine doneness.
What is a good way to season turkey thighs?
Any poultry seasoning blend will work, however, if you’d like to keep it simple, just some heavy salt and black pepper will be tasty too.
How do you temp a turkey thigh?
You measure doneness in the thickest part of the turkey thigh without touching the bone!
How to make the turkey thighs crispy?
I recommend two things…1). Cook the turkey thighs skin side up in the oven. Having the skin of the turkey facing up will expose it to the most heat. 2). Use the oven’s broil feature at the end of the cooking time for 5 minutes to finish. This will greatly help crisp up the skin.
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How to make turkey thighs in the oven
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Detailed instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pat turkey thighs dry with a paper towel and drizzle them with olive oil. Coat all sides.
- Season turkey thighs with your favorite turkey seasoning, all over.
- Place seasoned turkey thighs in a baking dish or onto a rimmed baking sheet, skin side up.
- Bake turkey thighs in the oven for about 35-45 minutes. Roasted turkey thighs are done when the internal temperature reaches 160 – 165 degrees F.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Broil roasted turkey thighs on high, until the outside is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 170 – 175 degrees F. This will only take a few minutes, you want the skin to be crispy.
- Remove baked turkey thighs from the oven and rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
What goes with oven roasted turkey thighs?
A few things can go with turkey thighs. Roasted brussels sprouts or sautéed veggies and of course smoked mashed potatoes are always a great go-to.
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Pro tip: One of my go-to tricks for perfectly cooked food every time is using the right BBQ meat thermometers.
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This recipe is proof that you don’t have to cook a whole turkey to enjoy all those cozy Fall comfort food vibes…
I’ve been seeing turkey thighs available, inexpensively, all over the grocery stores and so they’ve become a game day staple in my house this football season.
Enjoy them!
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– Jenna
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Oven Roasted Turkey Thighs Recipe
Video
Ingredients
- 2 LB Turkey thighs each ~ 1 LB
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp BBQ / poultry rub
- 1 tsp cilantro fresh chopped, optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pat turkey thighs dry with a paper towel and drizzle them with olive oil. Coat all sides.
- Season turkey thighs with your favorite turkey seasoning, all over.
- Place seasoned turkey thighs in a baking dish or onto a rimmed baking sheet, skin side up.
- Bake turkey thighs in the oven for about 35-45 minutes. Roasted turkey thighs are done when the internal temperature reaches 160 – 165 degrees F.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Broil roasted turkey thighs on high, until the outside is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 170 – 175 degrees F. This will only take a few minutes, you want the skin to be crispy.
- Remove baked turkey thighs from the oven and rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
See the recipe video for Oven Roasted Turkey Thighs on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube.
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