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apricot stuffed turkey thighs

Apricot Stuffed Turkey Thighs

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • cup dried apricots chopped
  • 2 tablespoons raisins chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • cup plain dried bread cubes
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless turkey thighs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a shallow roasting pan with extra virgin olive oil. 
  • Stuffed Thighs:
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine apricots and raisins; cover with hot water. Microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or until fruit is soft; drain well. 
  •  Add garlic, onion, celery, and bread cubes to same bowl; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or until onion and celery are soft; set aside.
  • Flatten turkey thighs to ¾ - inch thick by placing them between 2 pieces of wax paper and pounding them with blunt side of a meat mallet. 
  • Divide stuffing evenly, and place a serving in center of each thigh. Encase stuffing by folding opposite sides of each thigh over stuffing: secure with string or metal skewers. 
  • Arrange thighs, seam-side-down, on the coated roasting pan.
  • Roast at 325°F for 90 to 105 minutes, or until thermometer reaches 180.
  • Creamy Mustard Sauce:
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cornstarch, broth, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Cook and stir until sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and fold in mayonnaise. 
  • . To serve, remove string or skewers from thighs. Slice into rolls and top with Creamy Mustard Sauce.