If you are not a fan of turkey, this Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe will change your mind. The herb butter infuses lovely flavor into the turkey while helping the skin become brown and crispy as it cooks. These also act as a barrier to protect the turkey from drying out, ensuring moist and delicious slices every time.
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Main Dish
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 60 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: 8
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Savory, juicy, and herb-infused with buttery, roasted flavor.
- 🍚 Best Served With: Mashed potatoes, gravy, and roasted veggies.
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, roast a day ahead, slice, and reheat with pan juices.
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Honestly, my partner and I weren't always turkey fans. It just took the right recipe to get us hooked. This roasted boneless turkey breast is versatile and cooks to perfection. The biggest issue with turkey is that it can dry out very easily unless it's cooked properly, and this recipe nails it!
If you prefer boneless proteins, you should try crockpot eye of round and slow cooker pork ribs.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's customizable: There are several ways to season and prepare this turkey breast to make it fun and different.
- It's versatile: I love that you can serve it with so many different side dishes. This includes potatoes, pasta, vegetables, and more.
- It's great any time: It doesn't need to be a holiday or special occasion to make roast boneless turkey breast.
Ingredients
The most important elements of this recipe are, of course, the boneless turkey breast and the butter. All the ingredients I use for this are common kitchen staples!
- Turkey breast: I like to use a skin-on, boneless turkey breast for this recipe because the skin gets crispy and also protects the turkey from drying out too quickly.
- Butter: This is a key ingredient because I make an herb butter to slather on the turkey. It helps it to brown beautifully while adding flavor and moisture! Allow it to soften at room temperature to make it easier to use. Also, I use unsalted butter to control the salt level.
- Spices and herbs: I keep it simple and use fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Fresh sage and rosemary are great additions/substitutions.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Cajun: Season the butter with your favorite Cajun seasoning blend to add some spice.
- Add citrus: I like to grate lemon or orange zest into the butter for brightness and then place slices inside the turkey cavity.
- Make it zesty: Add some Dijon mustard to the herb butter to add a lovely zesty flavor.
How to Cook a Boneless Turkey Breast
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Ensure that your oven rack is placed in the middle to allow for even cooking!
Step 1: Prepare the herb butter. Combine the softened butter in a small bowl with the herbs and spices and mix until it's well incorporated.
Step 2: Add twine. Grab your turkey breast and tie it with butcher's twine before placing it on a baking sheet.
Step 3: Add butter to the turkey. Next, rub the butter all over the outside of the turkey breast, coating all sides.
Step 4: Roast it. Now, you can put it in the oven and roast it for 60-70 minutes or until it's cooked all the way through. Rest, slice, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use a thermometer: Always use a thermometer to check the turkey for doneness. This is for safety and to prevent overcooking it. It must be cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Let it rest: Allow the turkey plenty of time to rest before you slice it. This lets the juices redistribute to ensure a moist turkey.
- Leave the twine on: This holds the turkey breast together and allows it to cook evenly. Don't remove it until after it has cooked and rested!
Another delicious turkey recipe you can prepare is crockpot turkey breast.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftover turkey breast in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. You may freeze it for up to 6 months.
- Freezing: For best results, reheat it in the oven, covered in foil. This will best prevent it from drying out. It should take about 10-15 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
Serving Suggestions
- Prepare this turkey breast as an alternative to a whole turkey for Thanksgiving! Enjoy it with classic sides like green bean casserole and Instant Pot cranberry sauce for a smaller crowd.
- Other sides dishes I enjoy with this boneless turkey breast roast are cheesy potato casserole and broiled asparagus.
- Use leftovers to make a turkey club sandwich!
Recipe FAQs
No! It must be fully thawed before you roast it. Trying to roast the turkey breast frozen will cause it to cook unevenly, making it unsafe to eat.
Sure! You'll follow similar steps, except it will take 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees F to roast in the air fryer.
If you don't pat the turkey dry first (including the skin), it will not brown. Instead, it will remain flabby and chewy as the turkey cooks.
More Delicious Turkey Recipes
Do you like turkey recipes? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.
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Boneless Turkey Breast
Equipment
- roasting pan or Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and adjust the rack to the middle.
- In a small bowl add butter, salt, garlic, thyme or sage, and ground pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Place turkey on a lightly greased baking sheet or roasting pan and pat dry.
- Rub all the butter all over the top of the turkey breast and cook until an internal temperature registers 165F (about 60-70 minutes) on an instant-read thermometer and the juices run clear.
- Tent with foil and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Try making this boneless turkey breast recipe in the air fryer instead of the oven.
- Pat the turkey very dry, or the skin will not get crispy.
- Thaw the turkey breast fully before roasting it, or it will not cook evenly.
- When in doubt, use a thermometer to ensure the turkey cooks to 165 degrees F for food safety.
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