Description
This Maple Glazed Boneless Turkey Breast Roast is a juicy, tender, and flavorful dish perfect for holiday meals or special occasions. The turkey breast is seasoned with a fragrant blend of fresh herbs and garlic, then roasted to perfection and glazed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce for a beautiful caramelized finish.
Ingredients
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Turkey and Herb Mixture
- 3 lb boneless skinless turkey breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Maple Glaze
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp light-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
Optional Garnishes
- Pomegranate seeds
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Cranberries
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Turkey: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Take the turkey breast out of the refrigerator about 30 to 40 minutes before cooking to bring it closer to room temperature for even roasting.
- Make Herb Paste: In a small food processor, combine olive oil, minced garlic, fresh sage, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Process until the mixture is finely minced and well blended.
- Season Turkey: Using clean hands, rub the herb paste all over the turkey breast, ensuring an even coating to impart maximum flavor throughout the meat.
- Roast Turkey: Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and put it in the oven. Roast for about 1 hour, turning the pan around a few times during cooking for even coloring and cooking.
- Prepare Glaze: While the turkey roasts, in a small jug or bowl, mix together pure maple syrup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and light-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos to create the flavorful glaze.
- Apply First Glaze: When the turkey has been roasting for 30 minutes, remove from the oven and brush half of the glaze all over the meat. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes.
- Apply Final Glaze and Finish Roasting: Remove the turkey again, brush on the remaining glaze, then place it back in the oven to roast for the final 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F measured at the thickest part.
- Rest the Meat: Once cooked, take the turkey out of the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute and keeps the meat moist.
- Serve: Slice the turkey breast and arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with optional pomegranate seeds, cranberries, garlic, or fresh herbs for a festive and attractive presentation. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe results in a perfectly juicy, tender turkey breast with a delicious maple mustard glaze, ideal for holiday gatherings or special meals.
- Bringing the turkey to room temperature before roasting helps it cook more evenly.
- Turning the roasting pan during cooking ensures even browning.
- Resting the meat after roasting is essential for juicy slices.
- Feel free to customize garnishes based on seasonality or preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg
