Grilled Lemon-Garlic Turkey

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Grilled Lemon-Garlic Turkey
765 min.
12
501kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your next gathering with a show-stopping dish that’s both delicious and healthy? Look no further than this Grilled Lemon-Garlic Turkey! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any festive occasion, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is sure to impress your guests while keeping their dietary needs in mind.

Imagine the tantalizing aroma of a whole turkey marinated in a zesty blend of lemon juice, fresh herbs, and garlic, grilled to perfection. The marinade infuses the turkey with a burst of flavor, ensuring every bite is juicy and succulent. With a preparation time of just over 12 hours, this dish allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it a fantastic option for those who love to plan ahead.

Not only is this turkey a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a healthy caloric profile, with each serving containing around 501 calories. The balance of protein, healthy fats, and minimal carbs makes it a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or a backyard barbecue, this Grilled Lemon-Garlic Turkey will be the centerpiece of your meal, leaving your guests raving about your culinary skills long after the last bite.

So fire up the grill and get ready to impress with this mouthwatering turkey recipe that combines simplicity with gourmet flair!

Ingredients

  • cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 12 lb turkey whole frozen thawed
  • tablespoons cajun spice 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • skewers

Directions

  1. To make marinade, in blender, place all ingredients except turkey and Cajun seasoning. Cover and blend until smooth. Using meat injector, fill injector container to 1-ounce line. Inject marinade into turkey breasts, thighs and legs, every 1 to 2 inches, pushing plunger down slowly. Refill container and continue to inject turkey until marinade is used. (Or pour marinade over turkey in large glass dish.)
  2. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning inside cavity and over outside of turkey. Fasten neck skin to back with skewer. Fold wings across back with tips touching. Tuck drumsticks under band of skin at tail. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  3. If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox.
  4. Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat.
  5. Insert barbecue meat thermometer in turkey so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
  6. Place turkey, breast side up, over drip pan or over unheated side of gas grill and 4 to 6 inches from medium heat. Cover and grill 3 to 4 hours or until thermometer reads 180°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted.
  7. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories501kcal
Protein57.06%
Fat41.99%
Carbs0.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.92
Glycemic Load
0.1
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
30.016956785451%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
2.69mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:500.67kcal
25.03%
Fat:22.92g
35.26%
Saturated Fat:5.43g
33.93%
Carbohydrates:1.17g
0.39%
Net Carbohydrates:0.69g
0.25%
Sugar:0.48g
0.53%
Cholesterol:232.27mg
77.42%
Sodium:531.88mg
23.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:70.08g
140.16%
Vitamin B3:24.76mg
123.82%
Selenium:68.83µg
98.32%
Vitamin B6:1.96mg
98.17%
Vitamin B12:3.93µg
65.55%
Phosphorus:595.84mg
59.58%
Zinc:5.82mg
38.81%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.72%
Vitamin K:31.94µg
30.42%
Vitamin B5:2.66mg
26.56%
Potassium:765.07mg
21.86%
Magnesium:84.08mg
21.02%
Vitamin A:887.47IU
17.75%
Iron:3.14mg
17.44%
Copper:0.27mg
13.28%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.03%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.84%
Folate:25.88µg
6.47%
Vitamin D:0.97µg
6.44%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.41%
Calcium:42.79mg
4.28%
Vitamin C:2.89mg
3.5%
Fiber:0.49g
1.94%