Description
Enjoy a tender and juicy Maple Glazed Boneless Turkey Breast Roast, perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs and a sweet maple mustard glaze. This festive and flavorful roast is easy to prepare and ideal for holiday dinners or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey and Herb Rub
- 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
- Additional garlic cloves
- Cranberries
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the turkey breast from the refrigerator about 30 to 40 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature for even roasting.
- Make Herb Rub: In a small food processor, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, fresh or dried sage, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper. Process until everything is finely minced and thoroughly mixed.
- Apply Herb Mixture: Using clean hands, rub the herb mixture all over the turkey breast, ensuring an even coating that will infuse the meat with flavor during roasting.
- Roast Turkey: Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and put it in the preheated oven. Roast for about 1 hour total, turning the pan a few times during cooking to promote even browning and cooking.
- Prepare Glaze: While the turkey roasts, combine the pure maple syrup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and light-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos in a jug and mix well.
- First Glaze Application: When the turkey has roasted for about 30 minutes, remove it from the oven briefly. Brush half of the maple glaze all over the meat, then return it to the oven to continue roasting.
- Second Glaze Application: After an additional 15 minutes of roasting, take the turkey out again and brush it with the remaining glaze. Place it back in the oven for the final 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the Turkey: Remove the turkey breast from the oven and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for about 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender slices.
- Serve: Slice the turkey breast and arrange the slices on a serving platter. Garnish with your choice of pomegranate seeds, cranberries, garlic, and fresh herbs for a festive presentation. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This Maple Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast remains juicy, tender, and flavorful with a beautiful golden glaze.
- The use of fresh herbs adds bright, aromatic notes, but dried herbs can be substituted if fresh are unavailable.
- Be sure to baste with the glaze in stages for a balanced sweet and savory finish without burning.
- Allowing the meat to rest before slicing is crucial for optimal juiciness.
- Perfect choice for holiday meals or any special family dinners.
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
