The BEST turkey marinade recipe that is made with real, simple ingredients and works for any cut of turkey!
Ingredients
1/4cupextra virgin olive oil
1/4cuporange juice
2tablespoonslemon juice
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1tablespoonfresh lemon zest
1tablespoonfresh orange zest
1-2teaspoonsgarlicminced
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoondried thyme leaves
1/2teaspoonrubbed sage
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/8teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Mix: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; whisk to combine.
Marinate Turkey: Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Place turkey in an appropriate-sized container or large plastic bag (depending upon whether you are using a turkey breast, tenderloin or whole turkey) and pour the marinade over the top. Ensure turkey is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate. Let marinate 30-60 minutes.
CookTurkey: remove the turkey from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and cook any way you want!
Notes
Amount: when marinating a whole turkey, feel free to double or triple the recipe as-needed.
Gluten-Free: swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos or tamari.
Marinade Time: the citrus flavors in this recipe are the perfect compliment to turkey but the maximum marinade time should be about 60 minutes. If it sits longer than that, the citrus might start to breakdown the turkey meat.