Our roasted boneless turkey breast with garlic and herbs is a stress-free and delicious alternative to a whole turkey. This recipe promises tender, juicy meat with crispy edges, making it a great choice for Thanksgiving dinner, holiday dinner ideas, or simple weeknight meals.
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Perfect for smaller gatherings and holiday dinner ideas, providing all the benefits of a traditional turkey and sweet potato cornbread with juicy perfection and without the fuss. We'll guide you through the simple steps to achieve the juiciest turkey breast ever. Golden brown perfection, complete with a flavorful garlic and herb coating.
This simple oven-roasted turkey breast is tender, juicy and full of flavor. It's the best turkey breast recipe for a holiday meal, turkey dinner or an easy weeknight meal. Hassle-free, mouthwatering turkey perfection!
Oven roasted turkey breast pairs well with side dishes like Roasted Root Vegetables, Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Sautéed Butternut Squash, and Roasted Broccolini. Smother this extra juicy turkey in Creamy Mushroom Sauce, or Sticky Teriyaki Sauce.
Or start the meal off with a piping hot bowl of Roast Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup or White Bean and Vegetable Soup. A side of fresh cranberry sauce also goes really well with roast turkey breast.
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- Why you'll love this Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe
- Boneless Turkey Breast Roast Ingredients
- How to Cook a Boneless Turkey Breast
- Top Tip
- Expert Tips for making Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast
- Boneless Turkey Substitutions and Variations
- How to Serve Boneless Turkey
- Boneless Turkey Breast Side Dishes
- Storage Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Why you'll love this Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe
- Extra Turkey For Your Holiday Dinner Ideas: if your guests prefer juicy white meat, make two similar size roast turkey breast for the perfect supplement to your holiday recipes.
- Leftover Turkey: create tasty sandwiches, soups, or salads with these delicious leftovers.
- Perfect For Small Gatherings: cooking a whole turkey can be intimidating. Tender and juicy roasted turkey breast has all the benefits of an entire turkey, without the whole bird or a large roasting pan. Make only a half breast for smaller quick family dinners. Less time in the kitchen to feed your smaller group.
Boneless Turkey Breast Roast Ingredients
- Boneless Turkey Crown: this juicy and flavorful recipe is made with boneless skinless turkey breast.
- Rosemary and Fresh Thyme Leaves: these herbs pair beautifully with herb roasted turkey breast. Fresh Italian parsley and oregano work well too.
- Garlic Cloves: the savory garlic roasts on top of the meat and adds a sweet, caramelized flavor.
- Olive Oil: keeps the turkey breast moist and encourages a beautiful browning.
See recipe card below for all ingredients and quantities.
How to Cook a Boneless Turkey Breast
This is how to cook turkey breast without bone:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sea salt and black pepper. Spread the mixture on top of the turkey breast and all sides. Place the breast in a baking dish, no need for a roasting rack.
- Roast uncovered for about 1 hour (depending on the size of your turkey breast). Check for doneness in the thickest part of the breast with an instant-read thermometer periodically after about 45 minutes roasting time. The boneless turkey breast will bake on average about 25 minutes per pound (454 grams).
- When the internal temperature reaches 160°F, remove from oven and transfer to a cutting board to rest. Tent loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil for 10-15 minutes. It's ready when the internal temperature rises to 165°F. This will also give the juices time to reabsorb into the meat, keeping it tender and juicy.
- Remove the piece of foil and place the roasted boneless turkey breast on a serving platter. Garnish with extra fresh herbs.
Top Tip
Use the flavorful juices from the pan to pour on top of the sliced turkey breast.
Expert Tips for making Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast
- Internal Temperature: aim for 160°F; the turkey will reach 165°F during resting at room temperature.
- Garlic Herb Butter: elevate the flavor with a simple sauce of melted ghee, dijon mustard, lemon zest, and pan juices for a simple turkey gravy.
- Marinate: season the night before to enhance the flavors.
Boneless Turkey Substitutions and Variations
- Bone-in turkey breast meat: adjust cooking time if you choose whole turkey breast with bone-in. About 20 minutes longer to cook.
- Dried herbs: reduce to 1 teaspoon each if fresh isn't available.
- Skin-on turkey breast: roasting will yield deliciously crispy skin.
- Ghee or coconut oil: swap for olive oil for a more herb butter flavor.
How to Serve Boneless Turkey
How to plate: Slice the turkey breast against the grain into neat ¼-inch slices. Arrange them so they slightly overlap on a large platter, then add fresh herbs or roasted veggies (link to roasted vegetables post?) around the edges for a festive touch.
When to serve: Carve and serve right after the turkey has rested (about 10-15 minutes) to keep it juicy and tender. If you're timing it with sides, slice just before plating to keep everything warm and fresh.
How to serve: Offer the platter family-style at the table so guests can help themselves, or portion slices onto plates alongside sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes, or sautéed squash (like to sautéed butternut squash recipe?).
How much boneless turkey breast meat per person?
When you're estimating turkey quantities, especially for a boneless breast, plan for ½ pound (8 ounces) per person of uncooked boneless turkey breast. For a really generous spread or to ensure plenty of leftovers, bump it up to ¾ pound per person, especially if you're feeding big appetites or hosting a buffet-style dinner.
Quick guide:
- 4 guests = about 2 pounds of uncooked turkey breast
- 6 guests = about 3 pounds of uncooked turkey breast
- 8 guests = about 4 pounds of uncooked turkey breast
- 10 guests = about 5 pounds of uncooked turkey breast
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Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving to maintain juiciness.
- Freezer: For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boneless skinless turkey breast will take approximately 1 hour cook time at 325°F, or 25 minutes per pound. Rest until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Roast uncovered for a crispy exterior. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Roast uncovered for a crispy exterior. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
Resting after cooking allows juices to reabsorb, keeping the turkey tender.
Yes, cooking two breasts simultaneously is fine, ensuring even cooking. Perfect for a small crowd on Thanksgiving day!
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Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe
Equipment
- 1 medium size oven-safe casserole dish or rimmed baking sheet
- 1 instant-read meat thermometer
- aluminum foil for tenting
Ingredients
- 2 pound (907 grams) boneless skinless turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- In a small bow, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, sea salt and black pepper. Spread mixture on top of turkey breast and around all sides. Place the turkey breast in baking dish. No need for a roasting rack.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 pound boneless skinless turkey breast
- Roast uncovered for about 1 hour (depending on size of turkey breast), check for doneness with an instant-read thermometer periodically after 45 minutes roasting time. The boneless turkey breast will bake on average about 25 minutes per pound (454 grams).
- When the internal temperature reaches 160°F remove from oven and let rest. Tent loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil for 10-15 minutes. It's ready when the internal temperature rises to 165°F. This will allow the turkey juices time to reabsorb into the meat, keeping it tender and juicy.
- Remove foil, slice and place turkey breast on serving platter. Garnish with extra fresh herbs.
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Michele Healy says
I doubled up on garlic and thyme. Excellent. Unexpectedly moist and delicious. Thank you.
Braden says
I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and it was great! It's super easy to make.