Description
A recipe for turkey thighs coated in a sweet and savory maple bourbon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on turkey thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Pat the turkey thighs dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the turkey thighs skin-side up in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, bourbon, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to make the glaze.
- Brush half of the glaze over the turkey thighs.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the thighs.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 15 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Let the thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer not to use bourbon, substitute it with apple cider vinegar for a similar tang.
- For crispier skin, broil the thighs for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: turkey thighs, maple bourbon glaze, baked turkey, poultry recipe, easy dinner