baked turkey thighs

Roasted Turkey Thighs with Mushroom Stuffing is perfect for a small Thanksgiving dinner for two!  There is a generous portion of mushrooms and fresh herbs in the stuffing and the seasoned turkey thighs are baked right on the top of the stuffing!  

Roasted Turkey Thighs with Mushroom Stuffing

turkey thighs,

olive oil, divided

Salt/pepper

olive oil

onion,

celery

garlic cloves, finely chopped

mushrooms,

rosemary

thyme leaves

almond

poultry seasoning salt

white or black pepper

sage

egg,

chicken broth

dry white wine

butter, divided

honey

butter

soy sauce

garlic cloves,

Pat the turkey thighs with a paper towel...

Pat the turkey thighs with a paper towel to remove any moisture, then coat with one tablespoon of olive oil, season both sides with salt and pepper and place on a plate while preparing the stuffing:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a...

Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 3-quart casserole dish with oil spray, reserve.

Add the stuffing mix to a large bowl...

Add the stuffing mix to a large bowl and set aside.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil...

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet set over medium heat and add the onion and celery.  Sauté until the onion is translucent then stir in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the vegetables to the bowl with the bread cubes.

In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms until...

In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms until they are nicely browned, about 5-8 minutes.  Transfer the mushrooms to the bowl of mix and add the chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, and sliced almonds.  Sprinkle the seasoning salt, pepper, and dried sage into the bowl.

Whisk the egg in a small dish, pour...

Whisk the egg in a small dish, pour it over the mixture in the bowl, and toss to combine well.

Add the chicken stock, wine and 8 tablespoons...

Add the chicken stock, wine and 8 tablespoons of the butter to a saucepan and bring to a boil, then pour over the stuffing mix. Toss to combine.

Transfer the stuffing mix to the prepared casserole...

Transfer the stuffing mix to the prepared casserole dish.

Arrange the seasoned turkey thighs on top of...

Arrange the seasoned turkey thighs on top of the stuffing and transfer to the oven.

Roast the casserole for 30 minutes, then remove...

Roast the casserole for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven.

In a small microwave-safe dish, combine the honey,...

In a small microwave-safe dish, combine the honey, butter, soy sauce, and garlic. Melt the mixture in the microwave, then brush the surface of the turkey thighs with the honey mixture.

Return the casserole to the oven and roast...

Return the casserole to the oven and roast for another 25-30 minutes until the turkey thighs register 170°F to 175°F with a meat thermometer and they are crisp and golden brown. (It is safe to remove them from the oven when the thermometer reaches 165°F. We cook them longer to break down the connective tissue).

An easy oven-roasted turkey thighs recipe brined overnight to give it extra juiciness; rubbed with a coffee rub, baked in the oven, and glazed with honey-butter.

Easy Roasted Turkey Thighs with Coffee Rub

turkey thighs ((bone-in, approx. ¾ lb each))

salt

water

bay leaves

garlic ((lightly crushed,

coffee ((medium ground *see notes))

garlic powder ((not garlic salt))

onion powder

paprika

cumin

Madras curry powder

cayenne ((optional, if you like it spicy))

butter ((unsalted))

In a large bowl, mix together the salt and water until the salt has dissolved

Add in bay leaves

Peel and gently crush (or roughly chop) the garlic and put it in the brine

Add the turkey into the brine

Brine overnight

Brine The Turkey 

Combine all the ingredients in the 'Coffee Rub' section of the ingredients and set aside.

Make the Coffee Rub

Melt the butter in a small pot or microwave. (If you use a microwave, heat it up in increments of 15 seconds so that it doesn't splatter everywhere)

Once the butter has melted or is soft, mix in the honey and soy sauce and set aside.

Make the Honey Butter Glaze

Preheat oven to 350F

Remove the turkey thighs from the brine and pat it down with paper towels to remove the excess moisture and brine.

Sprinkle the coffee rub over the top and bottoms of the turkey thigh and place the turkey in an oven-proof roasting pan. You can choose to rub the coffee rub into the turkey or sprinkle it evenly over the turkey in a thin layer.

Once the oven has reached 350F, add the turkey in and set a timer for 40 minutes

Once 40 minutes have passed, use a brush and dab the honey butter glaze over the turkey thighs. If the butter has separated, use a fork to mix everything together until it is a paste again - it doesn&#039;t need to be smooth.

Put it back in the oven for another 20 minutes It should have baked in the oven for a total of 60 minutes. Use a thermometer to check the temperature. The final internal temperature of the turkey should be between 165-170F.

(Optional) If you like sweet and savoury dishes, try brushing on a 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon of honey on top of the turkey after you have removed it from the oven!

Save the drippings and serve it with the turkey, and sprinkle it with some chives! Enjoy!

Prepare the Turkey for Oven Roasting

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