Here’s a simple homemade lunch meat (deli-style turkey or chicken) recipe — no preservatives, just real ingredients 🥪✨
🍗 Homemade Lunch Meat (Turkey or Chicken)
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless turkey breast (or chicken breast)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2️⃣ Season the meat:
Pat dry. Rub with olive oil, then coat evenly with salt and spices.
3️⃣ Prepare for roasting:
Place in a small roasting dish. Pour chicken broth around (not over) the meat.
4️⃣ Cover tightly with foil and roast for 60–90 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5️⃣ Cool completely:
Let rest, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best). This firms it up for slicing.
6️⃣ Slice thinly using a sharp knife for sandwich-style slices.
🌟 Storage
- Keeps in the fridge 4–5 days
- Can be frozen in portions
Flavor Variations
- Honey Ham-Style: Add 1 tbsp honey + ½ tsp ground mustard
- Italian: Add oregano, basil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes
- Smoked Flavor: Add ½ tsp liquid smoke
If you’d like, I can also give you a homemade beef lunch meat (roast beef style) or a pressed deli loaf version like store-bought slices.
