Garlic Herb Turkey Breast 60-Minute Thanksgiving Dinner
A bone-in, skin-on turkey breast is perfectly roasted in 60 minutes with a fragrant garlic-herb rub and a tangy cranberry-orange glaze. The under-skin seasoning infuses flavor while a two-stage roast ensures juicy meat and caramelized, glossy skin for a festive holiday centerpiece.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 lb) bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground salt (for skin)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for meat)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, 2 tbsp water, and 2 tbsp honey. Simmer 10 minutes until berries burst and reduce slightly
- In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp honey, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper for the rub
- Pat turkey skin dry and rub with olive oil. Sprinkle coarsely ground salt on skin
- Lift turkey skin with fingers and generously spread the herb rub under the skin
- Place turkey breast side up on a rack over a roasting pan. Roast 25 minutes
- Reduce oven to 350°F (without preheating) and roast 15 minutes
- During last 35 minutes of cooking, baste turkey with cranberry-orange glaze every 10 minutes to caramelize
- Turn oven off after 90 minutes total cook time, let turkey rest in pan 30 minutes before carving
Notes
Use bone-in turkey breast for maximum moisture
For stronger citrus flavor, add extra orange zest
Rest time is crucial for maintaining juiciness
To maintain glaze consistency, add 1 tbsp water to cranberry mixture if berries aren't sticky after simmering
For stronger citrus flavor, add extra orange zest
Rest time is crucial for maintaining juiciness
To maintain glaze consistency, add 1 tbsp water to cranberry mixture if berries aren't sticky after simmering
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 42gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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