Maple Glazed Easy Roasted Turkey Breast
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Maple Glazed Easy Roasted Turkey Breast
Description
The recipe for Maple Glazed Easy Roasted Turkey Breast starts by seasoning the turkey breast with a dry brine composed of salt, black pepper, sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. It rests uncov ered for 12 hours on a bed of fresh rosemary, which adds aroma during the brining process. The turkey is then rubbed with softened butter and roasted initially at high heat to develop a golden crust, before reducing the oven temperature to finish cooking. Meanwhile, a basting sauce made from brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, melted butter, sriracha, and smoked paprika is heated and applied regularly during roasting for a flavorful glaze.
The cooking process develops both a crisp skin and moist interior, with a cooking temperature target of 163°F for the breast’s thickest part. This method allows for a flavorful yet manageable portion size, ideal when a whole turkey is unnecessary. Left uncovered during brining and roasting helps the skin crisp up well.
The recipe notes include scaling instructions for roasting a whole turkey, emphasizing cooking time adjustments by weight and techniques to rest the turkey after cooking. Resting the turkey allows juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist final result when sliced.
Ingredients
- 2 lb turkey breast boneless
- 1 tbsp butter softened
Dry Brine:
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 rosemary fresh sprigs
Basting Sauce:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper, sugar, paprika and garlic powder. Sprinkle turkey all over with dry brine, patting to adhere. Arrange turkey breast on top of rosemary sprig in a container and chill uncovered for 12 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Shake off any excess dry brine from turkey breast and discard rosemary. Rub turkey all over with butter. Arrange turkey on top of a wire rack over a lined, rimmed baking sheet (or roasting pan for entire turkey).
- Lower oven heat to 350°F and roast turkey breast until golden brown all over, about 40 minutes. (See Note 1 below for entire turkey ingredients and instructions.)
- While turkey is roasting: In a microwave safe bowl add the brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, butter, Sriracha sauce (optional) and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes on high.
- After roasting 40 minutes, start basting every 10 minutes (roasting for another 20 minutes and/or until breast temperature is 163°F in thickest part).
- When finished roasting, remove the turkey from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Allow turkey to rest for 20 minutes before slicing. During this time, the turkey will continue to cook another 2-3 degrees, bringing the internal temperature up to a safe 165°F.
Notes
- The turkey should rest uncovered in the fridge during dry brining for 12 hours to enhance flavor and texture.
- When roasting a whole turkey, plan approximately 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird and 15 minutes per pound if stuffed.
- The turkey is properly cooked when the thickest part reaches 165°F, and resting it for 20 minutes after roasting helps retain moisture.
- Apply the basting sauce every 10 minutes during the final 20 minutes of roasting to build a sticky, flavorful glaze.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 2487mg | 104% |
| Potassium | 675mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 734IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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