Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey

This foolproof turkey recipe roasts a whole turkey until golden with herbs and champagne broth for a succulent, juicy turkey perfect for Thanksgiving.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 556 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle champagne
• 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 (15 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons ground dried rosemary
• 2 tablespoons rubbed dried sage
• 1 medium orange, cut into 8 wedges
• 1 medium onion, chopped into large pieces
• 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove turkey from the oven, cover with two sheets of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a roaster with sheets of aluminum foil long enough to wrap around turkey.

Step 3

Stir parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon-pepper seasoning, and salt together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Rub herb mixture into turkey cavity, then stuff with orange wedges, onion, carrot, and celery. Tie turkey legs together with kitchen string, then tuck the wings under the body.

Step 5

Place turkey on the foil in the roasting pan. Pour champagne and chicken broth over turkey, making sure to get some liquid in the cavity.

Step 6

Bring aluminum foil up and over the top of turkey and seal; try to keep the foil from touching the turkey.

Step 7

Roast turkey in the preheated oven until juices run clear, 2 ½ to 3 hours. Uncover turkey and continue baking until the skin turns golden brown, 30 to 60 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh, near the bone, should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).