How to Make Amazingly Succulent Roast Turkey Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast turkey thighs are a delicious and often overlooked alternative to the traditional whole roasted turkey. While the whole turkey is usually the star of the Thanksgiving table, turkey thighs can be just as succulent and flavorful, making them a perfect choice for smaller gatherings or when you're craving the taste of Thanksgiving any time of year. This recipe for amazingly succulent roast turkey thighs will have you rethinking the way you prepare and enjoy turkey.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large heat-resistant nylon oven bag (such as Reynolds® Oven Bags)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 turkey thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle flour into oven bag and place it in a 9x11-inch pan.
  • Spread onion, celery, and carrot pieces on the bottom of the bag. Rinse turkey thighs and pat dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil under the skin and on the outside of the thighs.
  • Sprinkle seasoned salt liberally on turkey thighs and rub it under the skin (see Cook's Note). Arrange thighs on top of vegetables. Close the bag with the tie. Make six slits in the top of the bag with a sharp paring knife. Place pan in the oven, making sure oven bag does not touch top heating element.
  • Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh meat reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    506 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 178mg
    • Sodium: 693mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 74g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 847mg