Roasting a turkey breast is a perfect dish for smaller holiday gatherings or a delectable main course for any occasion. When prepared with a zesty blend of chipotle peppers, herbs, and spices, the turkey breast takes on an irresistible smoky flavor that tantalizes the taste buds. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating a succulent and savory roast turkey breast with a chipotle herb rub that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
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ROAST TURKEY BREAST WITH CHIPOTLE-HERB RUB RECIPE
New twist to turkey. This makes awesome sandwiches! This recipes works just as well on the gas grill over indirect heat as it does in the oven....AND it will work in a crockpot also! Very versatile and low fat flavorful!
Provided by LAURIE
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F
- Rinse the turkey breast under cold running water and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it in a baking dish and set it aside.
- Combine the chipotle pepper, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle or chop them on a cutting board until they form a paste.
- Add the olive oil to the mortar and pestle or transfer the mixture to a small bowl and add the olive oil.
- Rub the turkey breast with the chipotle paste.
- Carefully slip your fingers under the skin and put more paste between the skin and the meat.
- Roast the turkey breast in the oven for about 2 hours.
- Let the turkey rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes before carving.
ROAST TURKEY WITH CHIPOTLE-MAPLE BUTTER
A turkey is roasted with a spicy and slightly sweet compound butter.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Let the turkey sit at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the packet of neck and giblets from the turkey and reserve for another use. Cut away any fatty pieces near the cavity or neck and discard. Pat the turkey dry inside and out with paper towels and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper inside and out.
- Put the butter, maple syrup, chipotle pepper, garlic and a pinch of salt in a mini food processor and pulse until smooth. Loosen the skin over the turkey breast and push half of the butter mixture under the skin and over the breast meat. Rub the skin all over with the rest of the butter mixture. Tie the legs together with twine. Tuck the wings under the body and put the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast until the turkey begins to turn golden, about 25 minutes. Loosely tent the breast with foil, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh joint reaches about 155 degrees F. Remove the foil and continue roasting until it reaches 165 degrees F in the thigh joint, about 30 minutes longer. Transfer the turkey and rack to a cutting board and let rest about 30 minutes before carving.
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HERB-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST
Rather than roast an entire bird, try Ina Garten's Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast for a flavorful alternative. Rosemary, sage and thyme star in this recipe.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a paste. Loosen the skin from the meat gently with your fingers and smear half of the paste directly on the meat. Spread the remaining paste evenly on the skin. Pour the wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Roast the turkey for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest areas of the breast. (I test in several places.) If the skin is over-browning, cover the breast loosely with aluminum foil. When the turkey is done, cover with foil and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with the pan juices spooned over the turkey.
ROAST TURKEY BREAST
I haven't tried it yet but it is currently cooking and smells wonderful. I didn't change anything to the recipe which is unusual for me...so we'll see. I also didn't measure the spices I just sprinkled them on.
Provided by RachelB-KY
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set the oven at 350 degrees. If the turkey breast is wrapped in netting, cut the string from the top (skin side) of the breast leaving all but the two ends uncovered. (If the netting is left on top, the spice coating will be lost when you cut off the string after cooking.).
- In a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold the breast, place 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set the breast in the pan and tuck the garlic under it. Sprinkle the meat with salt, pepper, and chili powder or paprika. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on top of the meat.
- Roast the turkey for 45 minutes. Add 1/3 cup of water to the pan, and continue roasting for 30 to 40 minutes, spooning the pan juices over the meat every 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center registers 170 degrees (total roasting time is 75 to 85 minutes). Let the turkey stand for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 112.7, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.2, Protein 0.2
HERB-RUBBED TURKEY
Seasoned for the holidays, this tender bird with its tasty herb rub is perfect for topping the table at your next festive gathering. The recipe's from our Test Kitchen staff.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h45m
Yield 12 servings plus leftovers.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Remove giblets from turkey; set aside. Loosen skin around turkey breast, leg and thigh. Combine seasonings; rub under skin, in body and neck cavities and over skin if desired. Place vegetables in the cavities. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Roast, uncovered, at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° (cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly). Baste with pan drippings if desired., Remove papery skin from garlic bulbs (do not peel or separate cloves). Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Roast at 325° for 1 hour or until garlic is soft. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut top off heads, leaving root end intact. Squeeze garlic into a bowl. Mash to a smooth paste; set aside., To make broth, cut reserved gizzard and heart into several pieces. (Save liver for another use or discard.) In a Dutch oven, saute neck, gizzard and heart in remaining oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the vegetables; cook until browned. Gradually add 6 cups of water, stirring to loosen browned bits. Tie peppercorns, cloves and herbs in a cheesecloth bag; add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours or until broth is reduced by half. Discard giblets and spice bag. Cool broth; strain, discard vegetables., When turkey is done, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Pour drippings and any loosen browned bits into a measuring cup; skim fat. Add enough broth to measure 3 cups. In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Add broth, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons roasted garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove and discard turkey skin and vegetables in cavities before carving. Serve with gravy.
Nutrition Facts :
CITRUS & HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST
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
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.
ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH HERBS
I created this recipe from a few other recipes I enjoyed. It's not as large as making a full turkey but just as enjoyable. Drippings make GREAT gravy!
Provided by Sara Archibald Howard
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 5h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Loosen the skin from the meat of the turkey breast.
- Place the turkey breast into a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven with a lid and pour chicken stock over the meat. Mix melted butter with chicken bouillon granules, sage, savory, rosemary, and thyme in a bowl. Lift the loosened skin and pour slightly more than half the butter-herb mixture under the skin. Pour remaining herb mixture over the skin. Cover the pot.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours; flip turkey breast over and roast 1 more hour; flip again and roast until the juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, not touching bone, reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), 1 additional hour (5 hours in all). Baste turkey with pan drippings and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 58.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1233.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
HERB TURKEY RUB
This rub can be used on fish, chicken, pork loin, and turkey
Provided by Vivian Herren
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, mix rosemary, thyme, onion, garlic, white wine Worcestershire sauce, coarse salt, pepper, and olive oil. Pulse until well blended. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before rubbing under turkey skin or injecting into meat as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 370.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
Tips:
- Prep the Turkey Breast Properly: Ensure the turkey breast is fully thawed and patted dry before seasoning and cooking to achieve even cooking and crispy skin.
- Generous Herb Rub: Don't be shy with the herb rub; use at least 1 tablespoon per pound of turkey breast to ensure a flavorful and aromatic dish.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast to monitor its internal temperature accurately. Aim for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Let the Turkey Rest: After roasting, allow the turkey breast to rest for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This resting period helps redistribute the juices, resulting in moist and succulent meat.
- Serve with Complementary Sides: Roast turkey breast pairs well with various side dishes such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, stuffing, or a fresh salad. Consider serving it with a flavorful gravy made from the pan drippings for an extra layer of richness.
Conclusion:
Roast turkey breast with chipotle-herb rub is a delectable and versatile dish perfect for any occasion. Its aromatic herb rub, tender and juicy meat, and crispy skin make it a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a holiday dinner or simply looking for a flavorful weeknight meal, this roasted turkey breast recipe is sure to impress. Experiment with different herbs and spices in your rub to create a unique and personalized flavor profile. Don't forget to pair it with your favorite sides and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that's both flavorful and healthy.
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