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Indian Spiced Turkey is an incredible way to serve roasted turkey this Thanksgiving if you're looking for something a little non-traditional. This roasted turkey breast is marinated in greek yogurt with tons of spices native to India like cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and garam masala. I must say, it turned out super tasty!

Indian Spiced Turkey
Indian Spiced Turkey
Indian Spiced Turkey
Indian Spiced Turkey
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Indian Spiced Turkey

Ingredients

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Indian Spiced Turkey

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Instructions

1
Place the first 9 ingredients in a gallon zipper bag and use your hand on the outside of the bag to thoroughly combine.
2
Add the turkey breast to the bag and marinade for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerated overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
4
Place the turkey on a sheet pan or baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
5
Bake for an additional 50 minutes or until an instant read thermometer in the thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees.
6
Remove turkey breast from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
7
Slice and serve with Apple Apricot Chutney (instructions below).

Apricot Apple Chutney

1
Place all the ingredients in a small pot and cook over low to medium heat for 10 minutes
2
Puree mixture in a food processor.
3
Serve on top or on the side of turkey.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Yogurt Marinade Timing 🕐
    Marinate the turkey breast in Greek yogurt and spices for at least 8-12 hours, or overnight, to allow the acids and enzymes to tenderize the meat while the spices deeply penetrate.
  • Bloom Your Spices First 🌶️
    Toast the dry spices (cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, garam masala) in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the yogurt marinade to intensify their flavors and eliminate any raw spice taste.
  • Fresh Ginger-Garlic Paste 🧄
    Make a fine paste from fresh ginger and garlic rather than mincing them; this creates better distribution throughout the marinade and ensures more uniform flavor and tenderness.
  • Fruit Addition Timing 🍎
    Add raisins and diced apple during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy while allowing their natural sweetness to balance the warming spices.
  • Internal Temperature Precision 🌡️
    Cook turkey breast to exactly 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part; this ensures food safety while preventing the lean meat from drying out.

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