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Turkey Marinade

This 5 minute marinade is perfect for tender and flavorful turkey meat for the holidays or any meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons fresh Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten free Tamari sauce
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, ginger and black pepper. Add the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and liquid smoke. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  2. Pour the marinade into a gallon bag and add the turkey wings or legs.
  3. Seal and marinate for several hours to overnight.
  4. Cook the turkey using your desired method.

Notes

  • Combine everything in a bowl and mix well. 
  • Pat the turkey dry before marinating. 
  • Place the meat and the marinade in a ziptop bag or brining bag and shake every hour or so. 
  • To use as an injection marinade, omit the fresh rosemary and thyme or run the marinade through a blender. 
  • Always discard any remaining marinade that has been in contact with raw poultry. 
  • Marinate the turkey in the fridge and not at room temperature. 
  • This recipe makes enough marinade for turkey legs, turkey wings or as turkey tenderloin marinade. To marinate a whole turkey, double the ingredients for a small turkey and triple for a larger turkey. 
  • Frozen turkey should be completely thawed before marinating. 
  • You can also use this marinade on whole chicken or chicken pieces.
  • Combine everything in a bowl and mix well. 
  • Pat the turkey dry before marinating. 
  • Place the meat and the marinade in a ziptop bag or brining bag and shake every hour or so. 
  • To use as an injection marinade, omit the fresh rosemary and thyme or run the marinade through a blender. 
  • Always discard any remaining marinade that has been in contact with raw poultry. 
  • Marinate the turkey in the fridge and not at room temperature. 
  • This recipe makes enough marinade for turkey legs, turkey wings or as turkey tenderloin marinade. To marinate a whole turkey, double the ingredients for a small turkey and triple for a larger turkey. 
  • Frozen turkey should be completely thawed before marinating. 
  • You can also use this marinade on whole chicken or chicken pieces.
  • Storage - keep marinade in an airtight container inside the fridge up to 24 hours before using.
  • There are 3 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 218mg (9%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.