Cajun Roasted Turkey Breast
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Resting Time
15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Roasted Turkey Breast
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This easy roasted turkey breast is rubbed with a cajun blend of spices to give you juicy meat and crispy skin that's loaded with flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 (4 to 6 pound) turkey breast preferrably bone-in
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons salted butter sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 1 (4 to 6 pound) turkey breast in a roasting dish or a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperuntil well mixed.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire turkey breast.
- Place the butter slices on top of the turkey breast and loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 80 to 120 minutes (about 20 minutes per pound). Remove the foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking to allow the skin to crisp. The turkey is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
82g
(164%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
219mg
(73%)
Sodium
1213mg
(51%)
Potassium
956mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
664IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 82g | 164% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 219mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 1213mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 956mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 664IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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