{"id":13092,"date":"2020-11-11T23:27:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T05:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/?p=13092"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:54:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:54:02","slug":"juicy-roast-turkey-breast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/juicy-roast-turkey-breast\/","title":{"rendered":"Juicy Roast Turkey Breast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Juicy Turkey Breast<\/strong> Recipe<\/strong> (How to Cook Turkey Breast)<\/strong>– a classic, tried-and-true roasted turkey breast<\/strong> that is always a crowd-pleaser (and so easy to make)! Learn how to cook a turkey breast<\/strong> that is juicy, moist and has perfectly crispy skin – perfect for your Thanksgiving or Holiday table, especially if you have a smaller group!<\/p>\n\n\n Perfect for your smaller gatherings if you don’t need to roast or smoke a whole turkey<\/a><\/strong>! If you are in need of a simple, classic roast turkey breast recipe that is tender, delicious and packed with flavor – this is for you! Also try our Smoked Turkey Breast<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Got leftover turkey <\/span><\/strong>– try our Leftover Turkey Salad!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wondering how much to make<\/span><\/strong> – check out our post on How Much Turkey Breast Per Person<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Then place your turkey breast on the middle rack in the oven to cook for 13-16 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. and the pan juices run clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, it will take about 30 minutes per pound to fully cook a boneless turkey breast. So if you have a 3 pound boneless turkey breast, it will probably bake for about 1.5 hours or 90 minutes. To determine that the turkey breast is done you will need to insert an instant-read thermometer<\/a> into the thickest part of the meat to make sure it is 165 degrees F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need approximately 1 pound of turkey per person if you aren’t worried about leftovers. If you really want those leftovers then aim for 1 1\/2 pounds of turkey per person. For a full breakdown, you should definitely checkout our post on How Much Turkey Breast You Need Per Person!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remove the whole turkey breast from the original packaging and pat dry with clean paper towels.<\/p>\n\n\n Rub down the outside of the turkey with softened butter or herb butter.<\/p>\n\n\n Mix the kosher salt and pepper in a small bowl and generously sprinkle on your bird.<\/p>\n\n\n Place on roasting pan and bake on the middle oven rack at 325 degrees F. The turkey cooks for approximately 14-16 minutes per pound.<\/p>\n\n\n Use a basting brush to baste it every 30 minutes with additional melted butter.<\/p>\n\n\n Remove from the oven when internal temperature reaches 165 F at the thickest part. Cover with foil and let rest. Place turkey breast on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to carve and slice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At first it might feel a bit intimidating to carve a turkey breast, but we are here to reassure you that it is actually quite simple. Grab a carving knife or large kitchen knife, a large cutting board, take a deep breath, and get to work! We have a complete tutorial on how to carve a turkey if you need more information. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n Serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n We highly recommend estimating high on the size of turkey breast that you need for your dinner! That way you will have plenty of turkey meat for making the most delicious leftover recipes. Our favorites are Turkey Wild Rice Soup<\/a>, Turkey Cranberry Wraps<\/a>, & Turkey Noodle Soup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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