Juicy Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe

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My juicy, flavorful Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe is the perfect size for a small holiday meal and is ready in just one hour. Roasted with the most delicious dry rub, it has beautiful, crispy skin and is so tender!

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• Boneless Turkey Breast Ingredients
• Turkey Breast Roast
• How to Cook a Boneless Turkey Breast
• Boneless Turkey Breast Roast Tips
• Why You’ll Love Cooking a Boneless Turkey Roast
• Boneless Turkey Breast FAQs
• How to Thaw a Turkey Breast
• Turkey Breast Temperature
• Side Dishes for Turkey Breast
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This recipe blew me away. So easy and so incredibly juicy! My guests all asked me to share the recipe with them.

Sharon

Boneless Turkey Breast Ingredients

• Boneless Turkey Breast: You will need a boneless turkey breast that is approximately 2.5 to 3 pounds.
• Butter: I use unsalted butter, but you can also use salted butter. Just adjust the amount of salt you’re using for the turkey rub.
• Turkey Rub: My turkey rub uses paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, chicken flavor bouillon, sugar, and dry mustard.
• Carrots: I recommend using whole carrots you’ve peeled and sliced yourself, and not baby carrots.
• Celery: Stalks cut into slices.
• Turkey Stock: You can also use chicken stock. I like to make my own stock with chicken bones (or turkey bones), and recommend it!
• Parsley: Optional, for garnish.
• Garlic Butter: Optional, but so good! Use my recipe for garlic butter.
• Fresh Rosemary: Optional, for garnish.

Another great choice for seasoning is my Rosemary Garlic Salt mix.

Turkey Breast Roast

As you all know, we have a large family, so on Thanksgiving, I usually make a large garlic butter turkey, which is our favorite! My family loves turkey, so I have been known to make turkey all throughout the year. Whether you are like me or have a smaller family gathering for the holidays, this is the most delectable, crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside turkey you will ever make.

I am not kidding when I tell you we are a turkey family. We are all obsessed with all the recipes I have tested over the years on my family of taste testers. We love crispy grilled turkey, turkey on the smoker, dry-rubbed turkey, the crispiest deep fry turkey, turkey in the air fryer, sous vide turkey breast, I even make the most amazing turkey breast in the instant pot when I am short on time.

Oh, you haven’t lived until you try my Popeyes Cajun Turkey! To say I am a turkey expert is an understatement!

How to Cook a Boneless Turkey Breast

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix the seasoning for the turkey and rub the mixture together in a small bowl.
2. Pat boneless turkey roast with softened butter, then season with the rub mixture.
3. Spray the baking dish with cooking spray, then add carrots and celery sticks. Top carrots and celery with the turkey roast.
4. Pour chicken stock into the dish around the turkey.
5. Sprinkle with parsley and place in the oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. It will come to the proper temperature of 170°F after resting. Use a meat thermometer for best results.
6. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Slice and serve!

You are going to love this juicy turkey breast! It is amazing.

Boneless Turkey Breast Roast Tips

• Use a meat thermometer! This is a total must for cooking poultry properly.
• The safe internal temperature for a turkey is 170°F. Removing it from the heat at 165°F and allowing it to rest brings it to the perfect temperature.
• Thoroughly pat down butter and seasoning to give the meat a nice crust.
• Let your roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it.

Why You’ll Love Cooking a Boneless Turkey Roast

1. Convenience: Boneless turkey breasts are easier to handle and cook quickly, making them great for smaller gatherings and quicker meals.
2. Even Cooking: They cook more evenly, producing juicier and more tender meat.
3. Faster Cooking: Boneless turkey breasts cook faster as there are no bones to slow down the process.
4. Dietary Preferences: Ideal for those who prefer white meat, which is more prominent in the turkey breast.
5. Reduced Waste: Produces less waste compared to cooking a whole turkey.
6. Thawing and Storage: Easier to thaw and store in the freezer due to their smaller size.
7. SO EASY: This is the easiest and most flavorful turkey recipe you will ever make.

Boneless Turkey Breast FAQs

How to Thaw a Turkey Breast

• To thaw in water, place the entire breast in the package in cold water for 2 to 3 hours, changing the water every 30 minutes.
• To thaw the turkey in the fridge: place the roast in the package in the bottom section of your refrigerator the day before. Let defrost for at least 24 hours.
• I do not recommend thawing it at room temperature. For more tips, take a look at my guide on Thawing a Turkey!

Turkey Breast Temperature

Always insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. The safe internal temperature for a turkey is 165°F.

For more info on turkey cooking times and temps, take a look at my Turkey Temp Chart!

Side Dishes for Turkey Breast

• Cranberry Jelly
• Mashed Potatoes
• Stuffing in the Pressure Cooker
• Sweet Potatoes in the Oven

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