Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe: Juicy and Flavorful Made Simple
This Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe is perfect for a juicy and flavorful feast without the stress!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the turkey by patting it dry and seasoning it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and rub the softened butter all over.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature, it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stuff the turkey with herbs and citrus.
- Let the butter soften at room temperature for easier application.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg