Maple Glazed Boneless Turkey Breast Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
243 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Maple Glazed Boneless Turkey Breast Roast
Description
This recipe centers on roasting a boneless, skinless turkey breast coated with a fragrant mixture of minced garlic, olive oil, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. The herb blend enhances the meat's natural flavor, while the maple mustard glaze, applied in stages during roasting, creates a glossy, flavorful crust. The turkey is roasted at 350°F, rotated occasionally for even browning, and cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
The final roast has a juicy texture with a complex flavor profile combining herbal notes and the sweetness from the maple glaze balanced by the tang from mustard and umami from soy and Worcestershire sauces. Resting the roast before slicing allows the juices to redistribute for optimal tenderness.
This turkey breast roast works well as a main dish for holiday meals or family dinners. It can be paired with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or served cold in sandwiches. The glaze lends a festive touch and enhances presentation.
Use fresh herbs if possible to maximize aroma and flavor, but dried herbs can substitute. A meat thermometer ensures safe doneness. Cooked leftovers keep up to four days refrigerated or can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw thoroughly before reheating and serving.
Ingredients
Turkey Breast
- 3 lb turkey breast boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4-5 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tbsp sage leaves or 1 tsp dried, chopped fresh
- 1 tbsp thyme or 1 tsp dried, chopped fresh leaves
- 1 tbsp rosemary or 1 tsp dried, chopped fresh leaves
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Maple Mustard Glaze
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce light sodium; or coconut aminos
- pomegranate optional; for garnish
- garlic
- cranberries
- fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Remove the turkey breast from the fridge 30-40 minutes prior to cooking it.
- In a small food processor add the oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Process until minced and well combined.
- Using your clean hands rub the herb mixture all over the turkey breast.
- Transfer to a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour. Make sure you turn the pan around a few times during cooking so the breasts colors evenly.
- Meanwhile, in a jug, mix all the glaze ingredients.
- When the turkey breast reaches the 30 min time mark, pour half of the glaze over, brushing it all over the meat. Return to the oven and roast for another 15 min.
- Remove from the oven, brush with the remaining glaze. Place back in the oven to roast for the final 15 min, or until a thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey registers 165F.
- Once the turkey breast is done, remove from the oven and cover with foil. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Slice the breast and place on a nice serving platter. Decorate as you will, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor, but dried herbs are an acceptable substitute if fresh are unavailable.
- A meat thermometer is recommended to ensure the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety and juiciness.
- Rotate the pan during roasting to encourage even browning and color on all sides of the turkey.
- Leftovers store safely in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months in a sealed container; thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Choose pure maple syrup rather than pancake syrup for the glaze to avoid excessive sweetness or artificial flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1-slice | |
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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