A delicious easy to make and juicy turkey just in time for these holidays! I used Diestel Family Ranch Naturally Smoked Whole Turkey, but I also have another great secret ingredient, no butter but instead we are using greek yogurt... you'll love this healthier alternative!
This was actually my first time making a whole turkey... so if I can nailed it so can you! And now with the holidays are here we all need a fail proof recipe, healthy, delicious and one that will surprise even the pickiest eater!
About this Pineapple Chipotle Orange Baked Turkey:
This is extremely easy to make and extremely flavorful! The ingredients are simple and short, and the process of making these is just as minimal and easy, you'll be surprised... your guests and their tastebuds! This recipe is perfect no matter the occasion but I wanted to add a little fun healthier twist by using greek yogurt instead of butter, along with some spices to amp up those flavors.
Stuffed with some jalapeños, orange, pineapple and to keep it juicy from the insides and bring up some aromas as well, this recipe is made with all gluten free and low carb ingredients that will please your tastebuds in every bite.
What's in this Pineapple Chipotle Orange Baked Turkey?
As I mentioned earlier, I used Diestel Family Ranch Naturally Smoked Whole Turkey and of course, some greek yogurt, cilantro, chipotle, oranges, pineapple, onion, jalapeños... so you know that we are getting flavor flavor and flavorrr!
You can pair this recipe with your favorite side dishes! As a nutritionist I know that healthy eating should be sustainable and convenient without sacrificing any taste.
Here are some other holiday recipes for you to try or to pair with this turkey recipe:
Overall, these are the ingredients needed for this Pineapple Chipotle Orange Baked Turkey:
Greek Yogurt
Bone Broth
Garlic
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Chipotle
Jalapeño
Red Onion
Pineapple
Orange
Cilantro
This were great as a thanksgiving or holiday recipe to save now, you'll surprise your guest with this healthy butter-less turkey... still juicy juicy juicy! Remember to keep ingredients wholesome and pick wisely!
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Nutritional Benefits From This Recipe:
Turkey is a great source of amino acids such as tryptophan, along some B vitamins and, choline and B12... great for blood and brain health.
Getting turkey from the best source and best quality! Diestel Family Ranch Naturally Smoked Whole Turkey Non-GMO and no antibiotics, salt solutions or preservatives… JUST TURKEY!, their raising practices are better for our planet
And for spices, adding real salt, pepper, cilantro, chipotle, pineapple, oranges and jalapeños and garlic really amps up any taste and aroma to the recipes; a must and another sneaky way to get some micronutrients such as minerals from the sea salt.
The full instructions and ingredient list is listed below. This is just a super easy and flavorful recipe for you to enjoy and your body will love; source of fiber, nutrients and flavor!
Overall this recipe is:
Low Carb
Keto
High Protein
Gluten Free
Quick and Easy
Meal Prep Friendly
Delicious!
The end result
This are easy to make, moist, flavorful and tender! I think that key here was also the combination of greek yogurt with the stuffing that it didn't even require the oven bag that my mom always uses to keep it juicy... winning with my recipe and ready to be the hot of the holidays.
Gosh! It was good. It's such an easy comfort food; juicy and tender... and one of the best parts is that it's made with less fat and with no oven bag needed... pretty effortless compared to other turkey recipes.
This made a huge quantity so you can easily feed about 14-16 people, but of course, we are always down for great leftovers, right?! At the end, no matter how many you'll feed this will be pleasing the crowds!
Not boring or complicated! This recipe is great for all your holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and why not... your birthday! Add your favorite side dishes and a great dessert, you can check some holiday themed desserts here:
This is a great recipe that your family or friends will love! Easy to prepare and super fresh, great for a brunch, lunch and even a dinner. This recipe is made to enjoy in the most effortless and most delicious way ever, I mean... only simple ingredients!
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With love,
María
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Pineapple Chipotle Orange Baked Turkey
By María Fernanda López
Serves 14-16 servings
Ingredients
1 Diestel Family Ranch Naturally Smoked Whole Turkey (it was 13lb)
Coating
2 cups of greek yogurt
1 tbsp of Montreal chicken seasoning
2 tsp of garlic
1 tbsp of sea salt
1/2 tsp of black pepper
2 tbsp of honey
2 tbsp of Italian herbs
2 pieces of rosemary
Stuffing
1 chopped apple
1/2 red onion
1 cup of celery
1/2 lemon
1 piece of rosemary
Method
Preheat the oven at 350F.
Remove any filling of the turkey.
Mix the ingredients for the coating and cover completely the turkey over and under the skin. In between wings and legs… also inside.
Add the ingredients for the stuffing.
Optional: sprinkle onion salt on top of the turkey.
Since mine was 16lb I baked it for 3:30-4 hours or until the thermometer marked 175F in the breast and 165F in the thigh.
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