Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey
Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey roasts to a golden finish with a fragrant blend of parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme, while a splash of champagne and chicken broth keeps the meat moist and flavorful. Citrus and aromatic vegetables perfume the cavity, yielding tender slices with herbaceous notes and a subtle sparkle. Ideal for a festive holiday table when you want showstopping flavor and succulent texture.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the turkey: In a small bowl, mix together parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon-pepper, and salt. Rub the herb mixture inside the turkey cavity, then stuff the cavity with celery, orange, onion, and carrot.
- 2
Prepare the turkey: Set the turkey in a roasting pan lined with foil long enough to wrap around the bird, then pour Champagne and broth over the turkey, making sure some of the liquid goes into the cavity.
- 3
Roast the turkey: Pull the foil over the turkey and seal it. Roast in a preheated oven until the juices run clear. Uncover the turkey and keep roasting until the skin is golden brown.
- Calories 1076.87 kcal High 54%
- Protein 127.46 g Good Source 255%
- Carbohydrate 100.2 g 36%
- Total Fat 20.85 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 313.85 mg High 105%
- Sodium 6330.17 mg High 275%
- Dietary Fiber 4.33 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 36.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 95.14 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 10.47 mg Good Source 58%
- Potassium 256.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 30.78 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 12.73 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey is made with 13 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Champagne, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 1076.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Champagne, Chicken Broth, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1076.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey healthy?
- Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 1076.87 calories and 127.46 g of protein, or 255% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 6330.17 mg (275% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.72 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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