Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 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).
- Calories 2269.7 kcal High 113%
- Protein 382.05 g Good Source 764%
- Carbohydrate 32.98 g 12%
- Total Fat 70.12 g High 90%
- Saturated Fat 14.54 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1329.51 mg High 443%
- Sodium 3560.26 mg High 155%
- Dietary Fiber 4.42 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.76 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 612.16 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 12.21 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 36.88 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 2269.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Parsley, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2269.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon healthy?
- Herb-Butter Roasted Turkey Thighs with Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 2269.7 calories and 382.05 g of protein, or 764% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3560.26 mg (155% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.54 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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