Orangey Turkey Legs Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Turkey Recipes. (Orangey Turkey Legs Recipe). Hearty turkey drumsticks are marinated and basted with a tangy orange marinade. This is great for leftovers, but also a fine way to enjoy turkey throughout the year!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 2hrs45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Orangey Turkey Legs Recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges

drained with liquid reserved

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

1 tablespoon brown sugar

¼ cup vegetable oil

2 turkey drumsticks

salt to taste

Bourbon and Molasses-Glazed Turkey Breast

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

In a blender or food processor mix the orange segments vinegar and brown sugar. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag and mix in the reserved mandarin orange liquid and oil. Place the turkey drumsticks in the bag seal and marinate in the refrigerator 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Place the marinated turkey drumsticks on the baking sheet and season with salt.

Step 4

Cover and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover and continue baking 1 hour basting often with the remaining orange mixture to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Orangey Turkey Legs Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 378.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.8g 74%

Carbohydrates: 10.7g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 10.1g

Fat: 20.5g 32%

Saturated Fat: 4.3g 21%

Cholesterol: 89.2mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 656IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.2mg 87%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 26.3mg 44%

Folate: 15.3mcg 4%

Calcium: 40.8mg 4%

Iron: 3.5mg 20%

Magnesium: 39.4mg 14%

Potassium: 428mg 12%

Sodium: 397.4mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 184.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.