Mexican Achiote Rubbed Turkey

Mexican Achiote Rubbed Turkey

Check out our Mexican Achiote Rubbed Turkey seasoned with Knorr Chicken Bouillon, achiote paste and spices. It will be the hit of your holiday dinner!
  • 3 H

    Cooking Time

  • 15 mins

    Prep Time

  • 24 People

    Serves

  • roast turkey
  • 12 lbs. fresh whole turkey or frozen whole turkey thawed
  • 6 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 ounces achiote paste
  • 3 tbsp. Knorr® Granulated Chicken Bouillon
  • 3 tbsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. ground allspice
  • 1 banana leaf (optional)
  • SALAD & RICE
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 24 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 12 cups cooked brown rice

Mexican Achiote Rubbed Turkey
  1. For TURKEY, preheat oven to 425°. Remove giblets from turkey cavities and rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry with paper towels and set aside.

  2. Combine olive oil, achiote paste, Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon, oregano, cumin and allspice in medium bowl. Rub all over turkey. Tie legs together with kitchen string if desired.

  3. Arrange turkey, breast side up, in large shallow roasting pan with rack. Tent with heavy-duty aluminum foil or wrap with banana leaf and roast for 1 hour. Decrease oven to 350° and roast turkey 1-1/2 hours. Remove foil or banana leaf and continue roasting, about 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°and skin is browned. Let stand at least 20 minutes before carving.

  4. For SALAD & RICE, whisk olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper if desired. Toss with lettuce and tomatoes. Carve turkey and spoon pan juices over top. Serve with salad and rice.

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 470.0
Calcium (g) 54.0 mg
Carbohydrates (g) 32.0 g
Cholesterol (g) 115.0 mg
Fat (g) 21.0 g
Fiber (g) 3.0 g
Iron (g) 3.0 mg
Potassium (g) 713.0 mg
Protein (g) 39.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 4.0 g
Sodium (g) 580.0 mg
Sugars (g) 2.0 g
Trans Fat (g) 0.0 g

Hints & Tips

Cost Per Recipe: $55.49

Cost Per Serving: $2.31

Tip: For extra flavor stuff turkey cavity with orange and onion wedges, garlic cloves and bay leaves. 

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