Best 10 Marinated Turkey Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing marinated turkey recipes, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. Dive into the realm of zesty herbs, aromatic spices, and succulent marinades that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether you prefer a classic marinade or a more adventurous blend, our diverse collection caters to every palate. From the tangy delight of the Lemon-Herb Marinade to the smoky allure of the Chipotle-Honey Marinade, each recipe promises a unique flavor profile that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a delectable voyage of marinated turkey recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MARINATED TURKEY



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When I first fixed this, we were living on a ranch along a river with lots of game. Wild turkey can be dry, but not prepared this way! Of course, it's just as tasty with store-bought turkey. And the gravy it makes is out of this world. I'm a widow with two children, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 to 7 pounds fresh turkey parts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, optional
Salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place turkey in a large heavy-duty plastic bag; add half of marinade. Close the bag; refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from turkey; arrange turkey in a single layer in large shallow roasting pan. Pour reserved marinade over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender, basting occasionally if desired. Remove turkey to serving platter and keep warm. , If desired, make gravy: Strain pan juices into a large measuring cup. Skim fat and reserve 1/4 cup in a medium saucepan; discard remaining fat. Blend flour into saucepan. Add water to pan juices to make 2 cups. Add to saucepan; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with turkey.

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EASY MARINATED TURKEY BREAST



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We love turkey, but sometimes cooking the entire bird is overwhelming. I like serving turkey breast for a quick and healthy meal. The key to this juicy turkey breast is letting it marinate for at least 4-6 hours and it turns out flavorful and delicious every time! You can also use chicken breasts instead of turkey.

Provided by Camille

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast

Steps:

  • In a gallon-sized resealable bag, mix together vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, basil, and black pepper.
  • Add turkey breast to bag and let marinate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  • Remove turkey breast from bag and discard marinade.
  • Preheat grill to high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate.
  • Place turkey breasts on the grill. Close the lid, and grill turkey breasts about 15 minutes on each side, or to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F (68 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1355 kcal, Fat 80 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 260 mg, Sodium 6637 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Sugar 38 g, Protein 114 mg

MARINATED THANKSGIVING TURKEY



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My family enjoys this Thanksgiving turkey because it cooks up tender, tasty and golden brown. Build up flavor by marinating the meat, then grill it to add a tempting barbecued flavor. -Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon pepper
2 turkey-size oven roasting bags
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)

Steps:

  • Combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside and refrigerate 1 cup for basting. Place 1 oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey inside inner bag; pour in remaining marinade. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat turkey. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Refrigerate overnight, turning several times., Remove turkey; drain and discard marinade. , Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Tuck wings under turkey and arrange breast side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, for 1 hour. , If using a charcoal grill, add 10 briquettes to coals; turn the turkey. Baste with reserved marinade. Cook, covered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, adding 10 briquettes to maintain heat and brushing with marinade every 30 minutes until thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°. Remove turkey from grill; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. , Conventional roasting method: Follow steps for marinating turkey overnight. Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on a rack in a large roaster. Bake, uncovered, 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in a thigh reads 170°. Baste frequently with reserved marinade. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil. Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy; serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 67g protein.

MARINATED TURKEY BREAST ROAST



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This is a delicious marinade I use for a boneless turkey breast roast.

Provided by parothstein

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 9h35m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and basil together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add turkey breast, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Remove turkey breast from the marinade and shake off excess. Place turkey in the prepared roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Set remaining marinade aside.
  • Cook turkey in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Baste with the reserved marinade and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (77 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 485 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CIDER MARINATED TURKEY BREAST



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I came up with this marinade from several different recipes. The brine gives the turkey a great flavor and it always comes out moist and yummy. You could also use a whole turkey as well. Whenever I make it I always get requests for the recipe. It even passed the "Mom test"; she says it's better than hers.

Provided by Kady3782

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 turkey breast, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup kosher salt
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried sage
8 whole cloves
6 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 quarts cold water
1 medium orange, quartered
5 lbs turkey breast
cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, or 2 gallon freezer bag, combine the apple juice through the water.
  • Squeeze the juice from the orange quarters and add to the brine.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add the turkey, making sure it is completely submerged in the brine.
  • Refrigerate for 8-10 hours.
  • Drain and discard marinade.
  • Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry.
  • Place turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Spray the breast with cooking spray to promote browning.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before carving.

CITRUS-MARINATED GRILLED TURKEY



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Tyler Florence's turkey marinade is made tangy with lots tangerines or oranges. Get the recipe at Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tangerines, clementines, or oranges
1 head garlic, halved
1 red Thai bird chili, chopped (optional)
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 (12 to 14 pound) free-range, organic turkey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put all the marinade ingredients into a bowl and pour over a generous amount of olive oil. Squeeze everything together with your hands to blend all the flavors.
  • Have the butcher cut the turkey into 4 pieces and remove the bones from the breast. (Save the neck and backbone for the gravy.) To marinate, put the turkey on a large platter and pour on the marinade; turn the turkey over in the marinade to make sure it is well coated on both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the turkey from the refrigerator about 1/2 hour before you are ready to grill it. Heat the grill to medium and wipe the grate with some oil. Wipe the marinade from the turkey and season it well with salt and pepper. Put the turkey on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 30 minutes. Turn the bird over and continue grilling, basting with more olive oil, until the juices run clear and the internal temperature of the thigh is 180 degrees F, about 1 hour total. Set aside, cover with foil, and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

CIDER MARINATED TURKEY



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Make Thanksgiving dinner memorable by serving this golden-brown turkey from our Test Kitchen. Marinated in apple cider, kosher salt and spices, the turkey can be grilled or roasted.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 servings plus leftovers.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup kosher salt
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
8 whole cloves
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice, crushed
2 medium navel oranges, quartered
3 quarts cold water
1 turkey (12 pounds)
1 medium onion, quartered
2 medium carrots, halved and quartered
2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 tablespoon rubbed sage
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, combine the cider and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Stir in oranges. Remove from the heat. Add water; cool to room temperature., Remove giblets from turkey; discard. Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add turkey. Place in a roasting pan. Carefully pour cooled marinade into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 12-14 hours; turn several times., Drain and discard marinade. Rinse turkey under cold water; pat dry. Place onion, carrots and sage in cavity. Rub oil over skin. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place turkey over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, tenting turkey with foil after about 1 hour. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving., If desired, thicken pan juices for gravy. Remove and discard skin and vegetables in cavity before carving turkey. Serve with gravy. ,

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MARINATED TURKEY BREAST



Marinated Turkey Breast image

This recipe came from my mother. These always turn out juicy and tender no matter how long my husband leaves them on the grill! Easy to prepare, but it's always best when marinated for at least 4 hours.

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 5h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (3 pound) boneless turkey breast halves
6 whole cloves
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, basil, and pepper. Rub over the turkey breasts. Insert one clove into each end of the turkey breasts, and one in the center.
  • In a large shallow dish, blend vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Place the breasts in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, place turkey breasts on the grill. Close the lid, and grill turkey breasts about 15 minutes on each side, or to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F (68 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 59.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 405.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

MAPLE MARINATED ROAST TURKEY RECIPE



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Categories     turkey

Number Of Ingredients 22

• 10 Pound turkey
• 3 Celery ribs, chunked
• 2 Medium onion, chunked
Marinade:
• 1 Cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 Cup maple syrup
• 12 Cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 4 Fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/2 Cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 3 Bay leaves
Maple Butter:
• 6 tbsp Maple syrup
• 2 Sticks butter
• 1 tbsp Black pepper
• 1/4 Cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp Coarse salt
Maple Glaze:
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 Cup maple syrup
•
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • • Combine the marinade ingredients in a 2 gallon zipper lock bag. • Add the turkey to it and seal the bag and place it into the refrigerator overnight. • To make the maple butter, put all the ingredients in food processor and process till soft, set aside • Mix all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine, add salt and pepper to taste. • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. • Place the rack on the lowest position in the oven. • Take out the turkey from the marinade and pat dry. • Loosen the skin over the breast, wings, and upper thighs by lightly sliding fingers under the skin. • Massage half the maple butter beneath the skin distributing it equally. • Rub the remaining of the maple butter outside of the turkey. • Stuff the cavity with celery and onions. • Tie the legs together loosely and put the turkey breast side up on the rack. • Roast the bird for about 3 hours till a thermometer reads 180 degrees F. • Now baste Marinated Roast Turkey with maple glaze every 20 minutes and tent with the foil if browned before done.

FRANNY'S MARINATED TURKEY BREAST WITH CORIANDER-LIME SAUCE



FRANNY'S MARINATED TURKEY BREAST WITH CORIANDER-LIME SAUCE image

Categories     turkey

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 Turkey breast, approx. 10 #'s bone in
Marinade
1/4 c. toasted sesame oil
3 T. lemon juice
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. white wine
4 t. minced garlic
1 T. fresh thyme leaves (1 t. dried)
1 t. red hot pepper flakes
Coriander-Lime Sauce
4 eggs yolks
2 t. minced garlic
1 1/2 T seeded and finely chopped jalepeno peppers
1 1/2 t. Dijon Mustard
1 T. soy sauce
3 T. lime juice
1/2 t. salt
2 c. fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
2 1/2 c. peanut oil
1/2 t. coarse salt
10 sprigs flat leaf parsley (opt.)

Steps:

  • Cut the meat off the bone and remove the skin. Combine the marinade ingredients, and stir to blend well. Add the halved turkey breast, turning both pieces to coat well on both sides. Cover, and marinade in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight. To make the coriander lime sauce, place all the ingredients except the peanut oil in droplets until the mixture is thick, then add the rest of the oil in a thin stream. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more lime juice. Preheat broiler for 10 minutes. Transfer the turkey to a shallow roasting pan. Broil 2 inches from the heat source for about 10 minutes, or until nicely brown. Pour the marinade over the turkey breast, lower oven temp to only 375, then place in the oven, and roast for about 35 minutes, or until the juices run clear. Remove from the over, and cool for 10 minutes to settle the juices. Slice the turkey and arrange the pieces on a platter and garnish with parsley. Serve the sauce on the side.

Tips:

  • Choose a fresh, high-quality turkey for best results.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different marinades and flavors. There are endless possibilities!
  • Make sure to marinate the turkey for at least 24 hours, but no longer than 3 days. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
  • When roasting the turkey, baste it frequently with the marinade or a mixture of melted butter and water. This will help keep the meat moist and flavorful.
  • Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird.

Conclusion:

Marinating turkey is a great way to add flavor and moisture to your Thanksgiving feast. With so many different marinades to choose from, you're sure to find one that your family and friends will love. So next time you're planning a turkey dinner, don't forget to marinate the bird for a delicious and memorable meal.

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