Turkey Leg Roulade with Easy Gravy
Simply roasted with flavorful seasonings, this Turkey Leg Roulade will definitely impress your guests and quickly become a favorite! The Turkey Leg comes out tender and juicy – it’s just a perfectly round slice of dark meat!
Serve the Turkey Leg Roulade with Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus as a side.
Turkey Leg Roulade Recipe
If you’re hosting a small crowd for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner or just want delicious turkey dinner anytime, this Turkey Leg Roulade recipe is the perfect main for four.
This Turkey Leg recipe is quick and surprisingly easy to make with minimum prep time. This is a very simplified unstuffed turkey roulade so you don’t need to spend extra time in the kitchen making stuffing. Deboned turkey leg is rubbed with dry herbs and spices before being rolled up and roasted in the oven until cooked to perfection.
The Turkey Leg Roulade can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before roasting.
For this recipe, you will need to remove the bone from the turkey leg, but you can buy a whole boneless turkey leg or just ask your butcher to do the work for you. Usually, I like to cut up a whole turkey and separate the turkey legs from the breast. I use the dark meat to make this roulade and the breast – for the most incredible Roasted Turkey Breast. The carcass and leftovers go for a turkey bone broth or soup!
Easy Healthier Turkey Gravy
To the Turkey Leg Roulade, I love to add homemade flavorful turkey gravy. This is easy, healthier turkey gravy made with 4 ingredients: the turkey pan juice, unsalted chicken broth, cornstarch, and just a little butter. With only 5 minutes of prep time, this incredible turkey gravy produces the perfect balance of smooth texture and rich flavors!
Why You Will Love This Turkey Leg Roulade:
- it’s a fantastic Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey recipe for four;
- it’s a festive delicious main recipe, perfect for a dinner party or any occasion when you want to impress your friends and family;
- this turkey roulade is tender, moist, and super juicy, plus it’s a faster alternative to a whole turkey;
- the roulade and gravy can be made ahead of time, which is so helpful for busy people;
- it’s a wholesome poultry recipe that is healthy and great for clean eating, fitness meal prep; it’s packed with protein, gluten-free, and low-carb.
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| Serving: | Prep time: | Cook Time: | Total Time: |
| 4 servings | 15 min | 1 h | 1 h 15 min |
Ingredients for Turkey Leg Roulade
For Turkey Leg Roulade:
- 1 large (~2.5 – 3lb) deboned, skin-on turkey leg
- 2 Tbsp. (or 15g) olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground coriander seeds
- 1 tsp. Italian seasonings
- salt and black pepper, to taste (I used about 1 tsp. of salt and ¾ tsp. of pepper)
For Turkey Gravy:
- 1 cup (or 240 ml) turkey drippings from the pan (fat skimmed)
- 1 cup (or 240 ml) unsalted chicken or turkey broth
- 1 Tbsp. (10g) unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp. (or 8g) cornstarch
How to Make Turkey Leg Roulade
To Make Turkey Leg Roulade:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, ground coriander seeds, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper to make a seasoning paste.
- Place the turkey leg, skin side down, on a cutting board. Spread the seasoning paste all over the turkey leg.
- Roll up the turkey leg tightly to form a roulade. Tie the roulade firmly with kitchen twine at 2-inch intervals.
- Transfer to a roasting pan or baking dish and roast for about 1 hour until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes while making the gravy.
To Make Turkey Gravy:
- Skim the fat off the top of the turkey drippings.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the turkey drippings, chicken or turkey broth, and butter. Bring it to a boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with about 2 tbsp. cold water and pour it into the boiling broth, stirring slowly. Continue to simmer on low heat stirring frequently until the gravy has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed. Enjoy!
How Many Calories in Turkey Leg Roulade
| Calories (per 1 serving, 150g): 275 kcal | Calories (per 100g ): 183 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 14.2 g | Fat: 9.5 g |
| Carbohydrates: 0.6 g | Carbohydrates: 0.4 g |
| Protein: 35.9 g | Protein: 23.9 g |
Turkey Leg Roulade with Easy Gravy
Ingredients
For Turkey Leg Roulade:
- 1 large ~2.5 – 3lb deboned, skin-on turkey leg
- 2 Tbsp. or 15g olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground coriander seeds
- 1 tsp. Italian seasonings
- salt and black pepper to taste (I used about 1 tsp. of salt and ¾ tsp. of pepper)
For Turkey Gravy:
- 1 cup or 240 ml turkey drippings from the pan (fat skimmed)
- 1 cup or 240 ml unsalted chicken or turkey broth
- 1 Tbsp. 10g unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp. or 8g cornstarch
Instructions
To Make Turkey Leg Roulade:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, ground coriander seeds, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper to make a seasoning paste.
- Place the turkey leg, skin side down, on a cutting board. Spread the seasoning paste all over the turkey leg. Roll up the turkey leg tightly to form a roulade. Tie the roulade firmly with kitchen twine at 2-inch intervals.
- Transfer to a roasting pan or baking dish and roast for about 1 hour until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Remove from the oven, cover with foil and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes while making the gravy.
To Make Turkey Gravy:
- Skim the fat off the top of the turkey drippings.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the turkey drippings, chicken or turkey broth, and butter. Bring it to a boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with about 2 tbsp. cold water and pour it into the boiling broth, stirring slowly. Continue to simmer on low heat stirring frequently until the gravy has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed. Enjoy!
Notes
| Calories (per 1 serving, 150g): 275 kcal | Calories (per 100g ): 183 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 14.2 g | Fat: 9.5 g |
| Carbohydrates: 0.6 g | Carbohydrates: 0.4 g |
| Protein: 35.9 g | Protein: 23.9 g |