Juicy Turkey Recipe with Seasoned Coating (Keto Low Carb)

Juicy Turkey Recipe with Seasoned Coating, is a super easy, fuss-free turkey that is moist and tender with a delicious seasoned healthy homemade seasoned coating. You'll be amazed at how good the shake n bake turkey seasoning is!

A healthy gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, and keto turkey that tastes amazing and will be a sure hit on your holiday table!

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• Why You'll ❤️ This Turkey Recipe
• How to Serve
• Ingredients
• Equipment
• Variations
• Instructions
• Top Tips
• Questions
• More Roast Recipes
• ⭐ Let's Connect
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Why You'll ❤️ This Turkey Recipe

"You can thank my boys for this juicy turkey recipe! When they were little they used to beg for Shake and Bake chicken. I'll admit I loved it too. One Thanksgiving our oldest asked if we could have a Shake n Bake Turkey instead of regular turkey! Funny! I tried it and it turned out fantastic! Now for my homemade HEALTHY copycat version..." 🙂

Easy No Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey

A tender juicy turkey recipe that is easy and fuss-free. What else can you ask for?

Only a few ingredients and you've got this! To make it even easier, you can premake the roast turkey seasoning up to several weeks in advance.

Unique

Why not make a totally unique turkey for Thanksgiving this year? Who says you can't make a Shake n Bake turkey? 🙂

Delicious

You have got to try this turkey recipe. It has always been a hit in our house - and with our guests! I love it because it's simple and delicious.

The seasoned coating mixture makes the BEST turkey seasoning - and adds so much flavor!!

Healthy Low Carb Keto Turkey

This is a healthy low carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto turkey recipe.

The seasoned coating is made with pork panko instead of bread crumbs, therefore lowering the carbs and increasing the healthy fats you are looking for.

14.5 g fat | 2.9 g net carbs | 19.9 g protein

Juicy and Moist

The turkey seasoning makes a very flavorful crisp coating that also helps to seal in the juices. A super moist and juicy turkey is just what everyone loves!

How to Serve

Want to know what to serve with your juicy turkey recipe?

I have been making these recipes almost every Thanksgiving, and they are super simple and delicious. These side dishes are either make-ahead, slow cooker, or super easy - or all 3! 🙂

FYI. Most of these are low carb and keto but they can easily be converted to the full-on carb versions. Enjoy!

• Layered Salad (Layered Overnight Salad)
• Crockpot Green Beans and Ham
• Red Cabbage Recipe (Roasted Red Cabbage) - this is so GOOD! Check out the recipe - even if you're a cabbage hater (like I used to be).
• World's Easiest Mashed potatoes. Not low carb! I always cook my potatoes in a slow cooker. I don't even peel them! Just cube them, drop them in the cork, add 1 cup of veggie or chicken broth. Cook on low 4 to 6 hours. Once soft I add butter and cream straight into the crockpot and mix with my handheld mixer! Seriously. Super easy.
• Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce)
• Low Carb Cranberry Mojitos (Sugar-Free Keto Cocktail)

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this juicy turkey recipe:

Please see the recipe card for full details and exact quantities

Whole Turkey - Make sure to thaw your turkey in advance. I say this and EVERY year I seem to never take it out early enough. lol
Lemons
Onion
Fresh Herbs (plus extra for garnish)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Copycat Shake and Bake Seasoning - Seriously the best turkey seasoning! I highly recommend this seasoned coating mix recipe because of the crust it makes, you can certainly use 2 packets of the store-bought seasoning mix.

Note: the coating recipe uses pork panko. It's quite common in the store now, so you should have no problem finding it. I usually get it from Amazon.

Equipment

The equipment and tools you will need to make this roast turkey are as follows:

• Roasting Pan with Rack
• Instant-Read Thermometer
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• KitchenTwine
• Paper Towels
• Oven Roasting Bag - This is optional, but highly recommended. There is less mess and the turkey just comes out juicier. Make sure to get the turkey size bags.
• Large Serving Platter
• Carving Knife

Variations

• Use mayonnaise or melted butter as a substitute for olive oil.
• Although it is not low carb, you can substitute regular store-bought Shake and Bake seasoning instead of our Homemade version.
• Add diced fresh herbs into the seasoned coating mix if desired.
• You can stuff the turkey with stuffing if desired, but follow the roasting instructions that come with the turkey for best results.

"Try using mayonnaise or melted butter instead of olive oil! Both are great!"

Instructions

Here's how to make a juicy turkey! Please see the recipe card for full instructions and notes.

Prepare Turkey

Remove turkey from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to roasting.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Line the bottom of a large roasting pan with foil.

Remove the neck and giblets. Be sure to check both cavities.

Rinse and pat turkey dry with paper towels.

Place turkey in roasting pan.

Fold wings under turkey and then tie legs together with kitchen twine.

Season and Stuff

Stuff onion, lemon, and herbs into the cavity.

Drizzle olive oil over turkey and brush or rub oil all over the skin.

Sprinkle seasoning mix over the turkey pressing it on as you go to help it stay on.

Roast

Roast until the temperature reaches 165 degrees in the breast and 180 degrees in the thigh (without touching any bone). (Note: our 12.5 lb turkey took approx. 3-1/2 hours to roast).

Rest

Let turkey stand, covered in foil, for 15 to 20 minutes prior to carving to let juices settle.

Carve and Serve

Either serve the entire turkey on a platter and carve at the serving table, or you can carve first then serve the slices on a platter.

To make your platter pretty, tuck in some fresh sprigs of herbs and lemon wedges. Enjoy!

"For less mess and quicker cooking use an oven roasting bag. Make sure to follow the roasting instructions that come with the bags as the temperature and time may be different than this recipe."

Top Tips

• Make the seasoning mix in advance. It can be stored in an airtight container for weeks ahead of time.
• Always use an instant read thermometer to test doneness. Check the temperature after 3 hours. Use the USDA guidelines for roasting times. See USDA How To Roast A Turkey for more informaiton.
• When checking doneness in the breast and thigh, make sure you don't touch a bone it skews the temperature.
• I would highly recommend using a turkey-sized oven roasting bag - it is easier to clean up, cooks faster, and holds even more juices in! Make sure to follow the roasting instructions that come with the bags as the temperature and time may differ from this recipe.
• If you are not using a bag, you can place foil over the breast when it is about two-thirds done.

Questions

How Long To Thaw a Turkey?

It takes approximately 24 hours for every 4 pounds of turkey in the refrigerator. Thaw the unopened turkey on a tray or platter with the breast side up.

You can also thaw the turkey in cold water which takes around 30 minutes per pound. Thaw the unopened turkey, breast side down, in a sink full of cold water. You will need to change your water every 30 minutes.

How Do You Carve A Turkey?

1. Remove the legs. While holding the drumstick, cut through the skin and the joint of the leg. Separate the thigh and the drumstick at the joint.
2. Remove the wings. Hold the wing, make a horizontal cut above the wing and cut through the turkey frame.
3. Slice remaining meat starting at the breast. At the bottom of the breast, make a horizontal cut. From there, make thin vertical slices downward toward the horizontal cut. The pieces will come off at the horizontal cut.

How Long Will Cooked Turkey Keep?

A roasted turkey will keep up to 3 days stored in an air-tight container. Carve the turkey into pieces before storing.

More Roast Recipes

Looking for more holiday roast recipes or main dish ideas? Here are a few ideas I think you'll LOVE:

• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
• Slow Cooker Ham With Coke (Low Carb and Keto Ham Recipe)
• How To Cook A Prime Rib Roast (Prime Rib Recipe)
• How to Roast A Goose (Christmas Goose Recipe)
• Cordon Bleu Stuffed Pork Loin
• Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ham (Sugar-Free Glazed Ham)

⭐ Let's Connect

If you tried this Juicy Turkey Recipe, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give the recipe a star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!