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    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!

    Sliced roast turkey with a fork
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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 roast, approximately  2.5 to 3 lbs.
    • butter 
    • turkey rub recipe
    • carrots 
    • celery
    • turkey or chicken stock
    • parsley, optional, for garnish
    • garlic butter, optional
    • fresh rosemary, optional, for garnish
    complete roasted turkey breast in a pan with carrots and fresh herbs

    How to Cook a Boneless Turkey Breast

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix seasoning for the turkey rub recipe together in a small bowl.
    2. Pat boneless turkey roast all over with softened butter and then season with turkey rub.
    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  for best results.
    6. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
    7. Optional: Top it off with garlic butter and wow your guests!
    8. Slice and serve!

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

    Turkey Seasoning Ingredients

    • smoked paprika
    • black pepper
    • garlic powder
    • chicken flavor bouillon powder
    • sugar
    • dry mustard

    Here are the full directions for my favorite Turkey Rub Recipe. It’s a super flavorful poultry seasoning that adds so much flavor to the meat. Whisk it together in 3 minutes and you have yourself the perfect spice rub!

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

    Boneless Turkey Breast Recipes Tips

    • Use a ! 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.
    Patting turkey rub onto turkey breast

    Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe FAQs

    What is a boneless turkey roast?

    Why wait for Thanksgiving to make a turkey? A boneless turkey roast is a perfect choice for serving a small crowd over the holidays or for making dinner any time of the year without cooking a whole bird.
    My family loves turkey so this is a winner at our house throughout the year! These roasts include both white and dark meat and usually come with a gravy packet. They are typically around 2.5 to 3 lbs. and will serve around 5 to 6 people.

    How much turkey breast per person do I need?

    You will need approximately half a pound person since you don’t have to take bones into account. Of course, I love leftovers so I always add an extra pound.

    How to Thaw a Turkey Breast

    There are two ways to thaw a boneless turkey breast, in water or in the fridge.

    To thaw in water: Place the entire breast in the package in cold water for 2 to 3 hours. Change 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 How to Thaw a Turkey!

    Turkey Breast Internal 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 our Turkey Temperature Chart!

    Garlic Butter for Turkey

    This is the best tip I can give you on how to add flavor and make the moistest turkey breast. Make a batch of my Garlic Butter Recipe the day before and serve the turkey with a dollop of it on top of the turkey. You will impress your guests with this flavor combination!

    I also recommend giving my Butter Injection for Turkey and Compound Butter for Turkey a try!

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    Roast turkey breast in a pan with carrots and herbs

    Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe

    Isabel Laessig
    My juicy Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe is roasted with the most delicious turkey dry rub for a beautiful, crispy skin and is so tender!
    4.57 from 37 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 362 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking dish
    • Cooking spray

    Ingredients
      

    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix seasoning for turkey rub recipe together in a small bowl.
      Mixing turkey rub in a small bowl
    • Pat boneless turkey roast all over with 4 Tbsp. softened butter and then season with turkey rub.
      Patting turkey rub onto turkey breast
    • Spray baking dish with cooking spray, then add 3 chopped carrots and 3 chopped celery sticks. Top carrots and celery with the turkey roast.
      Turkey breast and carrots in a roasting pan
    • Pour 1 cup chicken stock into the dish around the turkey.
      Pouring stock into the roasting pan with turkey breast and carrots
    • Sprinkle with parsley and place in the oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use a for best results.
      Turkey breast ready to be roasted in pan with carrots and herbs
    • Optional: top it off with garlic butter and wow your guests! Let rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy!
      Roasted turkey breast in pan with carrots and herbs

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    Notes

    • Use a meat thermometer! This is a total must for cooking poultry, especially turkey.
    • Thoroughly pat down butter and seasoning to give the turkey breast a nice crust.
    • Let your turkey rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7179IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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