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Pan with two turkey tenderloins covered in a turkey marinade.

Turkey Marinade

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinate Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3/4 cup 1x
  • Category: Marinade
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

The BEST turkey marinade recipe that works with turkey breast, turkey tenderloins or a whole turkey! So flavorful!


Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • 12 teaspoons garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in a small bowl; whisk to combine.
  2. Pat turkey dry with paper towel. Place turkey in an appropriate-sized container or large plastic bag (depending upon whether you are using a breast, tenderloin or whole turkey) and pour marinade over top. Ensure turkey is fully coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate. Let marinate 30-60 minutes.
  4. Cook turkey any way you want! We love smoked turkey, grilled turkey and traditional roasted turkey!

Notes

  • Amount: if you are doing a whole turkey feel free to double/triple the marinade recipe as-needed.
  • Gluten-Free: to make gluten-free simply switch out the soy sauce for coconut aminos or tamari.