Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast in the Oven
User Reviews
4.6
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
463 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast in the Oven
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Easy boneless skinless turkey breast in the oven: This delicious recipe is perfectly sized for a smaller Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering.
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Ingredients
Brine:
- 6 ½ cups water 1.5 liter
- ½ cup fine sea salt 145 g/ 5 oz
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups apple juice ¾ liter
Turkey breast:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless turkey breast 1 kg
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning Note 2
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
Gravy:
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock 250 ml
- Fine sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
Brine:
- Make the brine: Measure the water in a pan. Add salt and stir to dissolve. Add dried herbs, chili, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover leaving one crack open, and simmer the brine for 20 minutes. 6 ½ cups water/ 1½ liter + ½ cup fine sea salt/ 145 g + 2 teaspoons rosemary + 1 teaspoon thyme + 1 teaspoon oregano + ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes + 2 bay leaves
- Cool: Remove from the heat and let cool for 20-30 minutes. Add apple juice and stir well.3 cups apple juice/ ¾ cup
- Brine turkey breast: Place the turkey breast into a large bowl and add the brine; the meat should be completely submerged in the brine. Brine for 12-24 hours in the refrigerator.2 lbs boneless skinless turkey breast/ 1 kg
- Remove the meat from the brine, rinse it under cold running water, and dry it well with paper towels. Let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before roasting.
Turkey breast:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F/160°C.
- Season: Rub the turkey breast with one tablespoon of the oil. Sprinkle it with pepper, and poultry seasoning, and rub well to coat.1 tablespoon oil + 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sear: Heat the second tablespoon of oil in the cast-iron skillet on high heat. Sear the turkey breast on all sides, about 2 minutes per side, until lightly golden all over.1 tablespoon oil
- Roast: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for about 50 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 160°F/71°C. Start checking after 45 minutes already if your oven runs high.
- Rest: Remove the skillet from the oven, cover it loosely with foil and let rest for about 10-15 minutes. During this time, the internal temperature will reach 165°F/74°C.
- Make the gravy while the meat rests.
Gravy:
- Sauté onion: Chop the onion finely. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan. Cook the onion gently for about 5 minutes or until soft and lightly golden brown.2 tablespoons butter + 1 small onion
- Add tomato paste and stir well for about 1 minute. Add flour and whisk well for another minute. Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking continuously. Simmer the gravy on low heat for about 5 minutes or until it thickens to your liking. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.1 tablespoon tomato paste + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour + 1 cup chicken stock
Equipments used:
Notes
- You will need a cast-iron skillet or another oven-safe heavy-bottomed pan. If you don’t have an oven-safe pan, sear the turkey breast in a regular pan, then transfer it to a roasting pan.
- Check for salt. If the seasoning already contains salt, reduce the amount of salt required by the recipe. The seasoning I used doesn’t contain salt.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
70g
(140%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
206mg
(69%)
Sodium
878mg
(37%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
269IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 878mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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69 reviews
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