This Turkey With Orange Sauce is a delightful, aromatic dish that brings bright citrus notes to hearty poultry. The sauce combines fresh orange juice, brown sugar, and a hint of ginger with savory soy sauce for a balanced flavor profile. Tender turkey thighs are broiled for color, then baked slowly to ensure they remain juicy. The addition of sliced onions adds sweetness and depth, while fresh parsley provides a fresh finish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal, this recipe offers a healthy yet satisfying option that is easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients.
Turkey With Orange Sauce
Description
This Turkey With Orange Sauce is a delightful, aromatic dish that brings bright citrus notes to hearty poultry. The sauce combines fresh orange juice, brown sugar, and a hint of ginger with savory soy sauce for a balanced flavor profile. Tender turkey thighs are broiled for color, then baked slowly to ensure they remain juicy. The addition of sliced onions adds sweetness and depth, while fresh parsley provides a fresh finish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal, this recipe offers a healthy yet satisfying option that is easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse turkey thighs and pat dry with paper towels.
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Place turkey on the rack of a broiler pan.
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Broil 4 inches from the heat source until the turkey is browned, turning once if necessary.
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Transfer turkey to a Dutch oven or roasting pan and sprinkle with paprika.
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Arrange onion slices over the turkey.
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In a small bowl, combine orange juice concentrate, water, brown sugar, parsley, soy sauce, and ground ginger.
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Pour the sauce mixture over the turkey and onions.
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Cover and bake in a preheated 400&# 194;°F (204ðC) oven for approximately 1 hour, or until turkey is tender, basting once or twice during cooking.
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Slice turkey, coat with remaining sauce, and garnish with orange twists.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Turkey thighs may be boned before cooking for easier serving.
Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the flavorful sauce.
For a richer sauce, you can reduce the remaining pan juices on the stovetop after baking.
