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Lemon-Herb Grilled Turkey

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 30, 2013
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Grilled turkey fused with citrus and herbs is a tender, juicy holiday treat! Perfect Thanksgiving dinner!

Lemon-Herb Grilled Turkey

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 4 hr 0 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 10- to 12-pound turkey, thawed if frozen
  • Salt and pepper, if desired
  • 1 large onion, cut into eighths
  • 2 small lemons, cut into fourths
  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox. Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat.
  • Step 
    2
    Rub cavity of turkey with salt and pepper; place onion and lemons in cavity. Brush oil over turkey. Insert barbecue meat thermometer so tip is in the thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
  • Step 
    3
    Mix butter and thyme; brush over turkey. Cover and grill turkey, breast side up, over drip pan or over unheated side of gas grill and 5 to 6 inches from medium heat 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 165° and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted. If using charcoal grill, add about 15 briquettes every hour. Let turkey stand 15 minutes. Remove onion and lemons before carving.

Nutrition

345 Calories
17g Total Fat
48g Protein
0g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
345
Calories from Fat
155
Total Fat
17g
Saturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
140mg
Sodium
320mg
Total Carbohydrate
0g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
48g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
12%
12%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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