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Square closeup of turkey at an angle, showing it's crispy crust. The turkey is served on a white platter with fresh herbs.

Juicy Turkey Recipe with Seasoned Coating

A super easy, fuss-free turkey that is tender and juicy with a delicious seasoned healthy homemade Shake and Bake coating. This is sure to be a hit on your holiday table!
5 from 3 votes
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Holiday Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 219 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 roasting pan with rack
  • kitchen twine
  • optional: turkey roasting bag

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 to 14 lb whole turkey, thawed
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • 1 onion peeled and cut into wedges
  • 4-6 sprigs of fresh herbs plus extra for garnish
  • ¼ cup olive oil or as needed, up to 1/2 cup
  • 1 recipe homemade shake and bake seasoning mix

Instructions
 

  • Remove turkey from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to roasting. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Remove the neck and giblets. Be sure to check both cavities. Rinse and pat turkey dry with paper towels.
    Patting the turkey dry with wet paper towels after rinsing.
  • Place turkey in a large roasting pan. Fold wings under and then tie legs together with kitchen twine. Stuff onion, lemon, and herbs into the cavity.
    Tucking the wings of the turkey underneath the cavity
  • Generously drizzle olive oil over the turkey and brush or rub oil all over the skin.
    Brushing olive oil over uncooked turkey in a roasting pan
  • Sprinkle seasoning mix over the turkey pressing it on as you go to help it stay on.
    Pressing the seasoned coating all over the turkey
  • 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).
    Turkey covered in seasoned coating and ready for roasting.
  • Let turkey stand, covered in foil, for 15 to 20 minutes prior to carving to let juices settle.

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Kori's Tips

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, serving suggestions, and more delicious recipes in our post. Check it out!
  • I highly recommend an oven roasting bag. I've found them to be less messy and the turkey cooks faster. Use the instructions on the oven roasting bags to get the correct roasting temperature and roasting times.
  • A 12 to 14 lb turkey, stuffed takes about 3-1/2 to 4 hours to bake. Check the temperature after 3 hours. Use the USDA guidelines for roasting times. Information here
  • Make the homemade seasoning in advance for extra ease. You can also substitute 2 packages of store-bought Shake and Bake, but it is not low carb.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19.9gFat: 14.5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 538mgFiber: 1g
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