Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
User Reviews
4.8
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
2 hrs
-
Rest at room temperature
5 mins
-
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
-
Servings
12
-
Calories
382 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Description
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast describes preparing a sizable turkey breast by coating it with a spiced butter mixture and roasting it skin side up on a rack in a roasting pan. The butter rub, made with garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, adds flavor and promotes browning. Cooking at 350°F for about 13 to 15 minutes per pound ensures even roasting and safe internal temperature.
The turkey breast is cooked until it reaches 160°F inside, checked by a meat thermometer, ensuring it is fully done but still juicy. After baking, loosely covering the meat with foil and allowing it to rest for several minutes helps redistribute the juices for better moisture retention. The turkey is then sliced and ready to serve.
This method yields a moist and pleasantly seasoned turkey breast suitable for holiday dinners or meal prepping. The use of a roasting rack elevates the meat and allows for even heat circulation and crisping of the skin. The recipe requires no complicated steps but relies on temperature monitoring to prevent over or undercooking.
Ingredients
- 9 lb turkey breast Skin On, bone-in
- 1 onion peeled and sliced, large
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme dried leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the turkey breast skin side up in a rack on a roasting pan. You can use a lightly greased 9X13 pan as well if you do not have a roasting pan.
- Combine the butter, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper together in a small pan.
- Rub the butter mixture on the outside of the turkey breast using a basting brush.
- Place the sliced onion on the bottom of the pan. Then place the turkey on top.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes per pound (so I baked the 9 lb turkey breasts for 2 hours) until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. I use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey is cooked to the current temperature.
- Remove the oven, loosely cover with foil and allow the turkey breast to rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Slice and then serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 73g | 146% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 929mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
You'll Also Love
