Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon

Name: Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Baby Potatoes; 0.75 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 tsp Dried Parsley; 2 tsp Dried Rosemary; 2 tsp Dried Thyme; 2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 whole Lemon; 8 cloves Minced Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 cup Salted Butter; 1 tsp Seasoned Salt; 4 whole Whole Chicken; 2 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Carnivore 🥩Comfort-Food

Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon features crisp, golden skin and juicy meat infused with thyme, rosemary, and garlic, balanced by a bright citrus finish. Roasting over onions, potatoes, and whole garlic lets the drippings enrich the vegetables for a richly seasoned, satisfying bite. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a smaller holiday gathering when you want classic turkey flavor without the full bird.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2

In a small bowl, mix together the butter, thyme, rosemary, parsley, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set the herb butter aside.
3

Arrange the potatoes, onions, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet or in a roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
4

Pat the turkey thighs dry with a paper towel; season with salt and pepper. Place the turkey thighs on top of the vegetables. Rub the herb butter under the turkey skin and over the meat. Finish with lemon zest and juice on top.
5

Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Baste the turkey with the pan juices and continue roasting, basting every 15 minutes, until the thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).