1 (3-4 lb) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on Recipe
This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast recipe combines the flavors of tangy cranberries and zesty orange with tender, juicy turkey for a festive and flavorful main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Turkey:
- 1 (3-4 lb) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
Cranberry Orange Glaze:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Herb Mixture:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the cranberry orange glaze: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the turkey: Dry the turkey breast, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub under and over the skin.
- Roast the turkey: Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up. Roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Glaze the turkey: Brush the cranberry orange glaze over the turkey during the last 30 minutes of roasting.
- Rest and serve: Let the turkey rest, then carve and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the turkey in the herb mixture overnight.
- Save any leftover cranberry orange glaze to serve on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast, Thanksgiving recipe, holiday main dish
