Grilled Lemon-Garlic Turkey

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

Suggestions

Get ready to fire up the grill and impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering Grilled Lemon-Garlic Turkey recipe! This dish is not only a flavorful twist on the traditional roasted turkey, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for those with dietary restrictions. With a prep time of 765 minutes, it's a labor of love that's well worth the effort for a special occasion or a weekend feast.
The marinade is the star of this recipe, blending together a zesty and aromatic combination of lemon juice, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices. By using a meat injector, you ensure that every bite of the turkey is infused with this delicious flavor. The Cajun seasoning adds a kick, and the grilling process locks in the juices, resulting in a tender and juicy bird.
This recipe serves 12 people, making it ideal for a large gathering or a meal with plenty of leftovers. With a calorie count of 501 per serving, it's a satisfying main course for lunch or dinner. The cooking process is an adventure in itself, from blending the marinade to injecting the turkey and setting up the grill for indirect heat. The result is a beautifully grilled turkey that will be the centerpiece of your meal, with its golden brown skin and irresistible aroma.

Ingredients

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

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%