Herb Roasted Turkey

Course: Main Dish

Keyword: herbs, roasted turkey, Thanksgiving recipes, thanksgiving turkey

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4 20

Servings:

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

This Herb Roasted Turkey recipe is packed with fresh flavor and aroma. The meat is so juicy and tender, this turkey recipe is sure to impress all of your dinner guests this holiday season!

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Ingredients

1 (14-16 pound) (6.3-7.2kg) turkey; completely thawed
2 large onions
2 lemons
1 cup (235ml) chicken broth/stock
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup (113g) butter, softened
2 tablespoons each: fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh sage, fresh parsley; finely chopped
2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Remove the papery outer skin of the onions and quarter. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Quarter the lemons and add to the pan with the onions. Pour in the chicken broth and set aside.
In a small bowl combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Carefully rub butter mixture under the skin of the turkey.
Brush skin with oil and sprinkle with extra salt and pepper if desired. Place in roasting pan on top of the onions and lemons. Bake for 30 minutes then reduce the heat to 350°F. Bake until thermometer reaches 160°F. Start checking after 2 hours 15 minutes of roasting time.

Notes

If you can find an herb roasting blend pack in your fresh vegetable department that is an easier way to buy the herbs needed and not have a ton of leftover.
Baste your bird every 30 minutes for a moist bird. This is optional and will most likely increase the amount of time needed to roast.
This recipe is using a brined turkey. If you are using a fresh turkey be sure to brine it first.

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