Grilled Turkey Thighs with Summer Herb Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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Juicy grilled turkey thighs marinated in a fresh summer herb and citrus blend, perfect for an outdoor festival feast. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs turkey thighs, bone-in and skin-on, olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 3 lbs) turkey thighs, bone-in and skin-on
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp honey until well combined.
Step 2: Place 4 bone-in, skin-on turkey thighs (about 3 lbs) in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F). Remove turkey thighs from the marinade and let excess drip off.
Step 4: Grill the turkey thighs skin-side down for 7-8 minutes until the skin is nicely charred and crispy, then flip and grill for another 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.