Slow-Cooked Herbed Turkey

  Chicken & Turkey

When herbs are plentiful in my garden, I prepare this turkey recipe. The turkey stays moist in the slow cooker and is bursting with herb flavors. When I served this to our Bible study potluck group, everyone wanted the recipe!

Slow-Cooked Herbed Turkey

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Cook: 4 hours + standing
YIELD: 16 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh sage
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 envelopes onion soup mix
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 boneless skinless turkey breast halves (3 pounds each)

Instructions

  • 1. In a blender, combine the first 15 ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour half the marinade into a bowl; cover and refrigerate. Place turkey breasts in a large, shallow bowl; add remaining marinade. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
  • 2. Drain turkey, discarding marinade. Transfer turkey breasts to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add reserved marinade; cover and cook on high until a thermometer reads 165آ°, 4-5 hours. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked turkey: 232 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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