Recipes Meat and Poultry Turkey 10 Turkey Thigh Recipes That Are Better Than the Whole Bird And far easier! By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 8, 2024 Close Turkey thighs are one of the most underrated parts of the bird, and we think that's a shame. The slightly higher fat content gives the meat a lot of flavor, while keeping it nice and moist during the cooking process. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal to make on busy weeknights or a creative use for Thanksgiving leftovers, you'll find delicious new ideas in this collection of our best turkey thigh recipes. 01 of 10 Turkey Rice Chef John Use your Thanksgiving leftovers to make Chef John's creamy comfort food creation. A 3-ingredient salsa—made with green onions, red pepper, and cilantro—is the perfect finishing touch. View Recipe 8 Easy Leftover Turkey Recipes for After the Big Feast 02 of 10 Spicy Turkey Sweet Potato Gumbo Groatt Here's a healthy, cozy, sweet potato-packed gumbo that's perfect for chilly fall nights. Recipe creator Kevin Smeltzer suggests serving over hot wild rice. View Recipe 03 of 10 Slow Cooker Turkey and Vegetables Tracey Ferrari Posner It couldn't be easier to make this simple slow cooker dinner with cheap ingredients you may already have on hand. View Recipe 04 of 10 Slow Cooker Turkey Stew Reviewer Kitchen Wolverine, who says this stew "cooks up deliciously," recommends marinating the turkey thighs overnight in the lemon pepper mixture. View Recipe Our 17 Best Turkey Soup Recipes for All That Leftover Turkey 05 of 10 Amazingly Succulent Roast Turkey Thighs Rosemary Carollo Seasoned turkey thighs are cooked with carrots, onions, and celery in a roasting bag until they're perfectly succulent. "This recipe makes moist and tender turkey thighs the whole family will love," says recipe creator MJdeCA. View Recipe 06 of 10 Turkey Thighs in Brown Sauce Minnesota Mama "Turkey thighs are pan seared and then cooked in a sauce of canned soup and broth with onions, mushrooms, garlic, and a little sherry wine. Serve the turkey thighs in brown sauce with hot cooked rice," according to recipe creator Elizabeth. View Recipe 07 of 10 Sweet and Spicy Curry with Chickpeas Allrecipes Magazine Make this flavorful curry (made with chickpeas, turkey thighs, and tomatoes) on the table in just 45 minutes. Serve over rice for a filling meal. View Recipe 08 of 10 Roasted Turkey Thighs Searching for a low-key, yet totally delicious, Thanksgiving dinner for a small gathering? Look no further than these herb-seasoned turkey thighs roasted with potatoes and onions. View Recipe 09 of 10 Skillet Turkey with Bacon and White Wine "Bacon and white wine make this skillet turkey, by Lindsay Ostrom of Pinch Of Yum, a welcome twist on the standard holiday fare," says recipe submitter Reynolds KitchensR. View Recipe 10 of 10 Turkey and Rice Meatballs (Albondigas) Chef John "As these turkey and rice meatballs simmer in the sauce, the rice absorbs moisture, swell ups, and creates a relatively tender, moist meatball," says Chef John. "I didn't intend this recipe to be a Thanksgiving dinner alternative, but now that I think about it, these could actually work. These are delicious served over saffron basmati rice." View Recipe More Inspiration Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Try one of our Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas for Four. Plus, explore our collections of Leftover Turkey Recipes and Turkey Recipes. Stuffed Hasselback Turkey Breast Autumn Stuffed Acorn Squash 14 Cheap & Easy Thanksgiving Dishes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit