Easy Roast Turkey: Juicy Flavor that Will Impress Your Guests
This easy roast turkey recipe promises juicy, flavorful meat that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 onions, quartered
- 1 head of garlic, halved
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by patting it dry and seasoning it inside and out.
- Stuff the cavity with onions, garlic, lemon, and herbs.
- Place turkey in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around it.
- Roast for approximately 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brine the turkey overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of turkey
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg