Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Brined and seasoned turkey breast roasted to moist, delicious perfection.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1

Resting Time 15

Total Time 1 1 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 417 kcal

Equipment

large stock pot - for brining
small bowl - for wet rub
roasting pan, or sheets with racks
digital thermometer
foil

Ingredients

turkey breast 3 - 8 pounds
Citrus Poultry Brine - prepared in advance
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp oregano - dried
2 tsp rosemary - minced
1 tsp thyme - dried
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper - ground
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Brine the turkey breast for 24 hours prior to roasting (see Citrus Poultry Brine recipe).
turkey breast, Citrus Poultry Brine
Preheat oven to 375℉. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, paprika, oregano, rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder to form a paste.
2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp oregano, 2 tsp rosemary, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder
Remove the turkey breast from the brine and rinse in cool water. Thoroughly dry with paper towels. Loosen the skin with your finger and spoon some of the spice mixture under the skin, spreading it out as much as possible. Slather the spice paste evenly, coating all of the meat as evenly.
Insert a digital thermometer probe into the thickets part of the breast. Roast for about 20 minutes per pound.
Remove from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 160℉.
Cover with foil, and rest for 15 minutes before carving to redistribute the juices.

Notes

If you intend to freeze the turkey breast for later consumption, allow them to cool wrapped in foil until they can be safely handled. Add each roasted turkey breast to a vacuum seal bag, along with any juices that accumulated in the foil. Vacuum seal, then freeze for up to 6 months. To reheat, just drop the unopened vacuum seal bag into a large stock pot of simmering water, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

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