Navy-Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay
Navy-Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay delivers incredibly juicy meat with crisp, bronzed skin. Butter under the breast locks in richness while thyme, sage, and garlic perfume the bird, and a full pour of Chardonnay creates a fragrant, flavorful pan base. Perfect for a holiday dinner or any celebratory feast where you want classic comfort with aromatic depth.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook7 hrs 30 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Navy-Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Set a turkey roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
- 2
Remove the neck and giblet package from inside the turkey, if present, and rinse the turkey thoroughly inside and out.
- 3
Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and place it on the roasting rack.
- 4
Slide your fingers under the skin over the breast to loosen it, then tuck the butter cubes under the skin, spreading them as evenly as possible over the entire breast.
- 5
Secure the skin by poking 4 or 5 wooden toothpicks through the skin into the meat.
- 6
In a bowl, combine the carrots, onions, celery, the two garlic head halves, thyme, sage, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Stuff the turkey cavity with as much of the vegetables and seasonings as will fit; sprinkle any remaining mixture into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- 8
Lift the turkey upright with the cavity opening facing up and pour the whole bottle of Chardonnay into the turkey so the wine flows into the pan.
- 9
Lay the turkey back down on the rack, truss if desired, and cover the turkey with aluminum foil.
- 10
Roast in the preheated oven until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 7 hours.
- 11
Remove the turkey from the oven, take off the foil, and continue roasting until the skin is browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes more.
- 12
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone; it should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
- 13
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- 14
Serve the cooked carrots, onion, and celery alongside the turkey, if desired.
- Calories 361.47 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 29.24 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 14.21 g 5%
- Total Fat 20.7 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 11.05 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.55 mg High 44%
- Sodium 501.63 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.94 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 553.58 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 92.24 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 10.84 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Navy Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay is made with 11 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 8 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Butter, Celery, and Chardonnay White Wine. Each serving provides about 361.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Navy-Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Butter, Celery, Chardonnay White Wine, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Navy-Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay?
- About 8 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Navy-Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Navy-Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay healthy?
- Navy-Inspired Roast Turkey with Herbs and Chardonnay has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 361.47 calories and 29.24 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 501.63 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.05 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Garlic, 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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