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Home » Recipes » Kitchen Basics » How-To » How To Roast A Turkey Breast

Nov 7, 2012(updated October 29, 2019)

How To Roast A Turkey Breast

3.74 from 26 votes
By Dani Spies
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I wanted to get an early jump on the holidays this year to make sure you guys had some Clean & Delicious® options for your Thanksgiving table (I’ve also ordered my x-mas cards and have begun addressing the envelopes too, so I’m not really sure what’s going on with me this year).

A simple, bone-in, roasted turkey breast is the perfect choice for families who could take or leave the dark meat or/and for small crowds.

I was pleasantly surprised with how simple and tasty this recipe was considering I didn’t brine the turkey or season it under the skin.  I did however give the skin a quick pan sear to ensure some crispy skin (b/c it cooks so quickly in oven, I did’t want to risk soggy skin).

This truly is a pretty quick and simple way to make some turkey and I’ll definitely be making it more throughout the year (not just on holidays!).

I would however note that I do think recipes can vary a lot based on the type of turkey you buy.  This was a free-range organic turkey from Whole Foods and it was delicious.  If you are going to be making some turkey for friends or family on Thanksgiving Day, it might be a good idea to do a test run before the big day… I mean better safe than sorry, right?

Anyhow – you can check out the video to see the technique.  It’s pretty straight forward.

Next on my turkey to-do list is the crockpot.  I’m really curious to try and make a turkey breast in the crockpot.  Have you guys ever attempted this?  What’s your favorite way to make turkey for Thanksgiving?

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3.74 from 26 votes

Simply Roasted Turkey Breast

Course: DIET, DINNER, how-to, KITCHEN BASICS, meat + chicken
Cuisine: American, Christmas, gluten free, low carb + keto, Thanksgiving
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 min
Total Time11 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 362kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in turkey breast half (2.5-3lbs)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 350.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lay the lemon sliced right down the center of the pan. Set aside.
  • Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry. Rub a thin coating of olive oil all over the turkey, top and bottom. Season the turkey with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning.
  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and place turkey skin side down in the pan. Saut for about 5 minutes or until you have a nice golden brown crust in your turkey.
  • Lay the turkey breast on the rimmed baking sheet right over the lemon slices and cook for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature of your turkey reaches 160F.
  • Allow the turkey to cool for 20 minute then slice and enjoy!
  • Serves 2-4.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 28.6mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Gluten Free, How-To, Low Carb + Keto, Meat + Chicken, Recipes, Video

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Nicole says

    November 7, 2012 at 6:37 am

    5 stars
    tried to comment yesterday, but wouldn’t go through? Anyway, on the pumpkin butter, do you have a healthy, low sugar pumpkin butter recipe or do you buy yours? Also, looking for a healthy gingerbread cookie recipe – love, love gingerbread!!!!

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  2. vicky says

    June 3, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    that was so good. thanks

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