Herb Roasted Turkey

About

A fantastic way to please your guests at your next turkey dinner.

Yields: 10 with each serving size about 4 ounces. (175 G )

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 lb Turkey, giblets removed, washed inside and out
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs oregano
  • 2 sprigs sage
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp paprika
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 3 small oranges, unpeeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 onions cut into wedges
  • 1 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. With your fingers, lift up the skin covering the turkey breast. Slip the thyme, oregano, sage, and parsley underneath the skin. Combine the oil, wine paprika, and pepper. Rub this mixture over the surface of the turkey. Place the oranges and onions inside the turkey.
  2. Place the turkey, breast side down, in a roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Roast for 20 – 25 minutes per pound, basting periodically. Halfway through, place breast side up. During last 45 minutes of roasting, remove cover. Continue to roast until the leg moves easily and juices run clear. Let stand for 20 minutes to help let juices settle for easier carving.