Spicy Honey Glazed Turkey: A Unique Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 10

Servings:

Author: Shashi

Looking for a unique Thanksgiving turkey recipe? This gluten-free spicy honey glazed turkey uses 7 warm spices for a bold, sweet-and-spicy twist.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add honey to a saucepan over a low flame, and stir it until it thins - for about 30-60 seconds or so.
Then add in the turmeric, coriander, smoked paprika, curry powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, ginger powder, and coconut oil, and stir till spices and coconut oil are well incorporated.
Using a culinary brush, brush the entire turkey with the spiced honey mixture.
Place in the oven and bake at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes. Then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue cooking. Every 35-40 minutes, open the oven and brush the spiced honey mixture over the turkey. If you notice that the wings or legs of the turkey are beginning to burn, then cover them with foil or tent the turkey with foil, and let it cook until the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F.
According to package instructions, a 12-15 lb turkey should take about 3-3.5 hours. Remove from the oven and let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving and enjoying.
If there’s any leftover spiced honey mixture, you can add about a ¼ cup of honey to it and simmer it for about 3-5 minutes. Then serve it alongside the Spiced Honey Glazed Turkey.

Tent with foil if it's browning too fast. The honey glaze caramelizes quickly — if the wings or legs start to darken too much before the bird is done, tent loosely with foil.
Don't skip the resting time. Cutting in too early lets all the juice run out onto the cutting board instead of staying in the meat.
Save extra glaze as a sauce. Simmer any leftover spiced honey mixture with an extra ¼ cup of honey for 3–5 minutes and serve it on the side as a dip or gravy substitute.
Adjust the heat to your crowd. Cut the chili powder in half for a milder, kid-friendly version, or add a pinch more for extra kick.

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