Braised Turkey Thighs Recipe

Name: Braised Turkey Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup each finely chopped onion, celery and carrots; 1/3 cup ketchup; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 pounds turkey thighs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 1 large oven roasting bag; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup dry white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

1 cup each finely chopped onion, celery and carrots
1/3 cup ketchup
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds turkey thighs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 large oven roasting bag
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup dry white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup cold water

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, combine onion, celery, carrots, ketchup, salt, paprika and pepper. Pat onto turkey thighs. Place 1 tablespoon flour in oven bag; shake to coat. Transfer turkey thighs to oven bag.
2
Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine broth, wine or additional broth, oregano and bay leaves. Put into bag; seal. Cut 2 slits into the top of the bag. Bake 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads 170u00b0-175u00b0.
3
Remove turkey to a serving platter; keep warm. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan; skim fat and discard bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1-3/4 cups.
4
In a small bowl, combine remaining flour and water until smooth. Stir into saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove skin and bones from turkey; cut turkey into slices. Serve gravy with turkey.

1017

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup each finely chopped onion, celery and carrots, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Braised Turkey Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Turkey Thighs

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