Turkey Marinade

This turkey marinade is a combination of olive oil, fresh herbs, spices and citrus, all blended together to make the most tender and juicy turkey ever! A quick and easy way to infuse flavor into your holiday turkey with minimal effort.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Marinating Time 12

Total Time 12 12

Servings

Calories 175kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup parsley leaves finely chopped
1/4 cup chives thinly sliced
1/4 cup sage leaves finely chopped
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves finely chopped
1/4 cup thyme leaves chopped
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Pour the marinade over a whole thawed turkey. Rub the marinade to coat all over the outside, then loosen the skin and rub some of the marinade under the skin.
Let the turkey sit in the marinade for 12-24 hours.
Scrape any large pieces of herbs and garlic off the marinated turkey so that they won't burn when cooked.
Roast, smoke or grill the turkey as desired, then serve and enjoy.

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