TURKEY THIGHS WITH PICKLED CRANBERRIES AND ONIONS FOR TWO
Roasted turkey thighs are quicker, easier and more adaptable than a whole bird, and just as satisfying with their crisp, bronzed skin and tender meat. You can scale this recipe to feed as many as you're serving, or if you want to make extra for leftovers. Simply double, triple or even quadruple it, spreading out the thighs on your largest sheet pan. Or you can halve it to feed one. The quick-pickled onions and cranberries are a tangy contrast to the richness of the meat, and, with their fuchsia hue, a welcome bit of color on the plate.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories poultry, main course
Time 3h
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Finely grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from the lemon and put it in a small bowl with the garlic and thyme. Halve the lemon and squeeze 1 tablespoon of the juice into the bowl. Mix everything into a paste.
- Pat the turkey thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Smear turkey with the paste and place thighs on a plate. Refrigerate, uncovered, so the skin can dry out, for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
- Meanwhile, squeeze the remaining juice from the lemon halves into a medium bowl. Add the onion, cranberries, lime juice, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing well. Let the mixture sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until the onions wilt and turn pink, 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until serving. (These can be made up to 3 days in advance.)
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put turkey thighs on a baking pan and dot with butter. Roast the thighs for 40 to 50 minutes, until the skin is crisp, the meat is cooked through and the juices run clear. (No need to rest here.)
- Serve turkey with a little of the cranberries and pickles on top, with herbs scattered over everything.
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SG Samiul
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I will definitely be making it again.
Haider yousafzai
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. I made it for my family for Christmas dinner, and everyone loved it.
ayotunde ogunlalu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Siya tshitshi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I made it with some leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and it was delicious.
Bd Funny Gamer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The turkey was so moist and flavorful, and the pickled cranberries and onions added a nice tangy flavor.
Naqvi Imran
[email protected]This was a really easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing. The turkey was cooked to perfection, and the pickled cranberries and onions were the perfect accompaniment.
Christine Jenkins
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the pickled cranberries and onions added a nice tangy contrast.
TapSnapOrNap 203
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Not_milca
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit.
Tapusi Begum
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
zeeshan hassan
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night, and everyone loved it!
Hakim Ziyech__2020
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The turkey thighs were cooked perfectly, and the pickled cranberries and onions added a nice tangy flavor.