7 Best Turkey Breast Recipes for Unforgettable Dinners

Turkey breast is definitely the cute but makes a fine feast any time of the year. Turkey breast is easy to tailor to your taste, taking whatever seasonings, marinades or glazes you want to throw at it whether you’re in the mood for a classic comfort or a new, daring flavor combination. Not only is this from our roundup of 7 turkey breast recipes – it’s just full of flavour, warmth and just a pinch of ‘someone’s been in the kitchen cooking up a storm’. We empower everyone to make every bite memorable.

1. Marinated Swiss Chard

If you have not tasted this timeless favourite, comport yourself with a rich aromatic, but golden brown crust of fresh herbs encasing moist, juicy meat. This crowd pleaser is yet to disappoint.

Ingredients:

• For instance, use 1 turkey breast (2–3lb., boneless).
• 4 tbsp olive oil.
• 2 tbsp minced garlic.
• 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley.
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme.
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary.
• 1 tsp smoked paprika.
• To taste salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Instructions:

1. Now put the oven in to preheat to 375°F (190°C). If your have a roasting pan, put a piece of parchment paper in the bottom so the parchment does not stick badly when you use your roasting pan to catch all the juices from your turkey.
2. To get a crisp crust, pat the turkey breast dry with paper towel before baking.
3. First; rub olive oil all over the turkey (and under the skin, all over, or as best you can) to help ensure an even cook.
4. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, paprika and salt and pepper. Gently rub the herb mixture on and around all of the turkey breast, until covered.
5. Perfect, juicy, roast turkey breast for 45 – 60 minutes or until internal temp is 165°F (75°C) and the meat is cooked through.
6. Cover your turkey with plastic wrap and rest for 10 minutes after you have finished, the juices will redistribute when you slice. Great with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes etc. This is a complete satisfying meal.

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2. Citrus-Glazed Turkey Breast

Turkey breast and citrus glazed turkey breast in particular is so good with a tangy sweet citrus glaze of orange and lemon juice that it makes any dinner into a bright dinner.

Ingredients:

• A 4 lb bone–in turkey breast.
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed orange zest (zest from 1 orange)

Instructions:

1. Begin by just letting your oven get hot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and have a baking dish ready.
2. Mix orange juice, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, orange zest, together in a large bowl, whisking until mixed. Set aside.
3. Butterfly turkey breast and spread half citrus glaze all over and place in dish.
4. Cover in foil and roast for one hour. After 1 hour turn foil off and baste with remaining glaze and roast for another 30 minutes for a beautiful brown crunchy outside.
5. But internal temperature must always be checked to be at 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Carve before resting the turkey for 10 mins to prevent the moisture from running off.
6. The turkey will go so well with rice pilaf or steamed vegetables, with the zesty, tangy flavors really making this the perfect Thanksgiving addition.

3. Garlic butter stuffed turkey breast.

I’ve never seen anything like this garlic butter stuffed turkey breast: Oh so indulgent to say the least and immensely rich with taste, this one. I love that the turkey stays moist, especially after they give off a layer of savory gooeyness from all that butter and garlic.

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 pound) boneless butterflied turkey breast
• In a large bowl, I softened ⅓ cup unsalted butter.
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• Chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminium foil and preheat baking sheet to 375 °F (190 ºC).
2. In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic with parsley, salt and pepper, until well combined.
3. Butterflied garlic butter turkey breast. But we also sprinkle breadcrumbs over the butter, because what else is your butter good for but texture and flavor?
4. To roll the turkey breast, roll out as tightly as you can; then, tie with kitchen twine or toothpicks to keep the roast together while it roasts.
5. Preheat oven. Bake pan of prepared baking sheet, 45 to 60 min or until turkey skin is golden and internal temperature is 165°F (75°C).
6. The idea is that if the turkey is allowed to rest for ten minutes before slicing, the juices don’t run out. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days, well covered. Because the dish is rich serve it with a crisp green salad or roasted potatoes.

4. Honey Mustard Turkey Breast

This turkey breast is for you: if you fancy a nice balance of sweet and savory then this has just such a tangy glaze which glues the turkey into a very delicious sticky coating.

Ingredients:

• 1 turkey breast (3 lbs)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Ground salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Put a baking dish in your 350°F (175°C) preheated oven.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika and salt and pepper to make smooth.
3. Brush half of the honey mustard glaze over the turkey breast and brush the half over it.
4. Baste every 15 minutes with excess glaze until the time for the chicken to be cooked, which is 1 hour (you want the caramelized brown edge you are shooting for).
5. If you make your own turkey you can be sure of the internal temperature, being at least 165°F (75°C). Roasted sweet potatoes, or sautéed greens to finish the meal, on a dinner platter.

5. Spicy Cajun Turkey Breast

Although this does not feature typical glazed cranberries or stuffing, it is equally likely that it will be a spicy Cajun turkey breast full of bold flavoured spices and just a light hint of heat. They are smoky spices, cayenne pepper and paprika are a bang of flavour.

Ingredients:

• You can use a 1 (2 pound) boned turkey breast.
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Optional: 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper – I chose to use less spicy pizza!
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Before you put the fan on your oven, heat it to 400°F (200°C).
2. You must cover the turkey breast all over with olive oil so the spice mix sticks.
3. Now the Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder and salt go into a bowl, and are tossed together as the turkey breast is coated with the spice mixture lathering it all over and evenly.
4. Roast the turkey for 40 50 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F (75°C) or until your turkey has beautiful crispy skin and is very flavorful!
5. This is a Southern inspired feast with something to it — serve with cornbread and tangy coleslaw.

6. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

30 Minute Slow Cooker Turkey Breast could not be better for a Hands off Dinner without Stress. Full of flavour & completely hassle free (or the perfect thing on a busy day or to threw a crowd together).

Ingredients:

• 1 turkey breast (4 lbs)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Snug your slow cooker with the turkey breast.
2. Rub pepper over turkey, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt.
3. Add chicken broth around turkey to help turkey not dry out while cooking.
4. Turkey’s lowest setting should be simmered 6 7 hours, highest setting 3 4 hours and should be cooked 165°F (75°C).
5. Once your turkey finishes, let it rest for 10 mins before slicing it. That’s a nice meal to serve with gravy, stuffing and mashed potatoes.

7. Lemon Herb Turkey Breast.

If you want something light and smoky turkey breast can be perfect for the summer grill; especially if you are looking to tantalise the flavour palates some citrus and some savoury herbs.

Ingredients:

• But I bought one boneless turkey breast (2–3 lbs.) for about 65 cents per pound, and it’s still beckoning from the freezer.
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• I’d chopped 2 tbsp of fresh parsley.
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• To taste, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Make sure to oil your grill so it won’t stick and preheat your grill to medium high heat.
2. Whisk in bowl olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, dill, garlic powder, salt, pepper.
3. Brush the marinade on each surface of the turkey breast.
4. After 6 – 7 minutes on each side and the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), or it is a dark and smoky color, remove the turkey off of the grill.
5. After 5 minutes take the turkey out of the mike and cut it. This makes a great light eating meal; serve with grilled vegetables, or a light quinoa salad.

Final Thoughts

These are 7 of the best turkey breast recipes out there, for every flavour of experience and every cooking method from roasting turkey breasts to grilled turkey breasts to slow cooker wonders. Turkey breast meat works well as a casual family dinner or as a party meal, and if you like it on the taste as well as what it does to fill you up, you’ll love this choice no matter what time of year.

With these recipes, you’re good to go and able to make meals to remember that they will also be enjoyed. Well then, just luck of the draw you get to have a dinner that you’ll be regaling people with long after the last bite because you just got your ingredients and get to get started.