Best 2 Citrus Herb Turkey Breast Recipes

When it comes to preparing a delicious and flavorful dish for your next gathering, look no further than citrus herb turkey breast. This dish combines the zesty and aromatic flavors of citrus fruits and herbs to create a tantalizing culinary experience. Its juicy and tender texture, along with the vibrant colors of the citrus and herbs, will surely impress your family and friends. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or just looking for a delectable weeknight meal, this article will guide you through the steps and variations to achieve the perfect citrus herb turkey breast.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS & HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

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This recipe will make you love turkey again. Brining with lemon, rosemary and orange juice makes it so moist and flavorful. It's the star attraction at our table. -Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

4 cups water
3/4 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 medium lemons, quartered
6 fresh rosemary sprigs
6 fresh thyme sprigs
8 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups cold apple juice
2 cups cold orange juice
2 large oven roasting bags
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
HERB BUTTER:
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
SEASONED SALT BUTTER:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add cold juices to brine; cool to room temperature., Place 1 oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey breast inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible, and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., In a small bowl, beat herb butter ingredients until blended. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Place turkey on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub herb butter under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Refrigerate, covered, 18-24 hours., Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix butter and seasoned salt; brush over outside of turkey. Roast 15 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 325°. Roast 1-3/4-2-1/4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.

CITRUS AND HERB ROAST TURKEY BREAST

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A little different from most roast turkey recipes -- a great recipe for any special occasion. If you don't have reisling wine, any good white wine can be used.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories Turkey Breasts

Time 2h35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (7 1/2 lb) turkey breast (bone-in)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 oranges, thinly sliced
2 lemons, thinly sliced
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 large onion, quartered
3 cups riesling wine

Steps:

Sprinkle turkey breast evenly with salt and pepper.
Stir together butter, rosemary, and sage. Loosen skin from turkey without detaching it; spread butter mixture under skin. Arrange one-fourth of orange and lemon slices over butter mixture. Gently pull skin over fruit. Coat with cooking spray. Place turkey in an aluminum foil-lined baking pan coated with cooking spray. Place onion and remaining orange and lemon slices in pan. Drizzle with wine.
Bake at 325° for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 170°, basting every 30 minutes.
Cover loosely with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray to prevent excessive browning after 1 hour and 30 minutes, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.9, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 224.2, Sodium 442.8, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 75.3

Tips:

Brine the turkey breast: This helps to keep the meat moist and flavorful. You can use a simple brine made with water, salt, and sugar, or you can add herbs and spices to taste.
Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to add flavor to the turkey breast. You can use a store-bought rub, or you can make your own.
Roast the turkey breast at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
Let the turkey breast rest before carving: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

This citrus herb turkey breast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of citrus and herbs gives the turkey breast a bright and flavorful taste that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give this citrus herb turkey breast a try!