Instant Pot Turkey Breast
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
53 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
707 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Turkey Breast
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Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe that cooks in just 18 minutes! The turkey breast is seasoned with herbed butter and cooked until tender and juicy-- like our roast turkey. Then it is served with a creamy gravy sauce prepared with the turkey drippings. It makes the best quick and easy Thanksgiving dinner for a couple or a small family.
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Ingredients
For the turkey:
- 3 lb turkey breast skin on, bone-in or boneless (fully thawed). I used boneless turkey breast
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Herbed butter for turkey:
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 sprigs of rosemary only the leaves
- 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 1 tablespoon cornstarch for a gluten-free gravy
- 1 cup chicken broth or drippings from the turkey (strained)
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- For the turkey breast: Place garlic, peppercorns, and rosemary in a food processor bowl and pulse to grind. Add butter, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika, and then pulse again to form a coarse paste. Set aside at room temperature!
- Pat the turkey breast dry all over with a paper towel. Season all over with salt and pepper. Next, massage the turkey breast with the herbed butter on all sides and also under the skin (if possible).
- Arrange the rack of the Instant Pot inside, place the turkey breast on top (skin side up), and pour in a cup of chicken broth (beside but NOT on top of the breast). Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 18 minutes (or 6 minutes per pound thawed boneless breast).
- When done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then release it quickly. Allow the breast rest for 10 minutes before broiling in the oven.
- Preheat your broiler to high. Transfer the turkey breast into a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush a mixture of honey and soy sauce on top.
- Place on the higher rack of the oven (about 8-inches away from the heat source) and broil it for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn't burn!
- Tent with foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with gravy and garnish as desired.
- To make the turkey gravy: Remove the rack from the Instant Pot. Either strain the cooking liquids from the instant pot into a large bowl, or use chicken broth/stock. Reserve!
- Press the sauté button and let the pot heat for 2 minutes. Melt the butter and whisk in the flour until forming a roux. Slowly pour in 1 cup of the liquids, while whisking well until thickened and smooth.
- Adjust salt and pepper. Make sure your gravy is free of lumps. Serve along with the Instant Pot turkey breast.
Notes
- If cooking a FROZEN turkey breast in the instant pot, it will take 10 minutes per pound to cook. If using bone-in turkey breast, the skin/meat must be cooked side down while boneless must be cooked skin side up.
- STORAGE
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or sealed bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
707kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
76g
(152%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
259mg
(86%)
Sodium
899mg
(37%)
Potassium
1105mg
(32%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
749IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 707 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 707kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 76g | 152% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 259mg | 86% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1105mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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