Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast

Baked boneless turkey breast on a white plate.

Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast

Boneless turkey breast is seasoned with savory herbs and roasted in the oven until perfectly juicy and tender, making it an easy and flavorful alternative to cooking a whole turkey. Use your favorite turkey rub or a homemade mix.

Cuisine American

Keyword Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe, Turkey breast

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 30

Resting 15

Total Time 1 55

Servings servings

Calories 89kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $10.00

Ingredients

TURKEY RUB

1 tsp kosher salt *Note 1
1 tsp dried thyme *Note 2
1 tsp dried rosemary *Note 2
1 tsp granulated sugar
½ tsp dried sage *Note 2
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp ground mustard
½ tsp black pepper + more to taste
¼ tsp garlic powder

TURKEY BREAST

2-6 lb boneless turkey breast *Note 3
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325˚F.
Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl. Rub the turkey breast with olive oil followed by the rub. Make sure to coat all sides of the breast.
Transfer the breast to a cooling rack placed on top a greased baking sheet. If you don't have a cooling rack, just place the breast directly on the baking sheet.
Cook until the internal temperature is 160˚F. The total time will vary based on the size of the breast. Anticipate 35-30 minutes per pound. (*Note 3)
Remove from the oven. Let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. (*Note 4)

Notes

Note 1 - Add more or less salt, to taste.

Note 2 - To use fresh ingredients, use 1 tbsp of fresh ingredients to 1 tsp of dried spices.

Note 3 - Anticipated Cooking Times.

Weight of Turkey Breast	Estimated Cooking Time
2 lbs	50-60 minutes
3 lbs	1 hour 15–30 minutes
4 lbs	1 hour 45 minutes–2 hours
5 lbs	2 hours 10–30 minutes

Note 4 - The 10-15 minute resting period allows the turkey to reach 165˚F.

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