Chai Turkey Recipe

Name: Chai Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 quarts plus 1-1/4 cups water, divided; 1 carton (32 ounces) chai tea latte concentrate; 1 medium orange, quartered, divided; 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds); 2 turkey-size oven roasting bags; 1 medium apple, quartered; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1
For marinade, in a large bowl, combine 5 quarts water, chai tea mix and two orange wedges. Remove giblets from turkey; (discard or save for another use). Place a turkey-size oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add the turkey. Place in a roasting pan. Carefully pour marinade into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning several times.
2
Drain and discard marinade. Place apple and remaining orange wedges in cavity. Rub oil over skin; season with salt and pepper. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together.
3
Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325u00b0 for 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Discard orange and apple slices.
4
Add 1 cup water to the pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Skim and discard fat; pour drippings into a small saucepan. Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

322

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 quarts plus 1-1/4 cups water, divided, 1 carton (32 ounces) chai tea latte concentrate, 1 medium orange, quartered, divided, 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds), and more.

Yes, Chai Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chai Turkey

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