Citrus Roasted Turkey Breast
Need a gluten free main course? Citrus Roasted Turkey Breast could be an outstanding recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 66g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 415 calories. This recipe serves 6. For $3.94 per serving, this recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Budget Gourmet Mom has 686 fans. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours. Head to the store and pick up turkey breast, fresh thyme, orange juice, and a few other things to make it today. With a spoonacular score of 88%, this dish is spectacular. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Bird is the Word: Citrus and Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Chile-Citrus Turkey Breast, and Citrus Grilled Turkey Breast.
Servings: 6
Cooking duration: 180 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon ginger
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup diced onion
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
salt and pepper
4-7 pound turkey breast with skin, thawed with bone-in
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
Equipment:
sauce pan
oven
frying pan
blender
stove
roasting pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat oven to 325°. In a medium saucepan melt the butter and saute the onion over medium heat until translucent. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth. Add the water, orange juice, cranberries, sugar, and ginger. Bring to a boil and simmer until the cranberries are plump. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Carefully pour the sauce into a blender and blend until smooth, approximately 60 seconds. Set aside.To get a golden brown crust on the turkey breast the first coarse of action is to sear the outside. Begin by sprinkling each side of the turkey breast(s) with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat until extremely hot, 60-90 seconds depending on your stove-top. Place the turkey breast(s) skin side down and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the outside is golden. Flip and repeat.Once seared, place the turkey breasts in a roasting pan and generously baste with the citrus cranberry sauce. Roast for 2-3 hours, basting with the sauce at least once more. Once the internal temperature reaches between 162°-165° remove from the oven and allow to rest for 30 minutes. This allows the juices to re-distribute and for the turkey to continue to cook. Slice and serve with remaining citrus cranberry sauce.
Step by step:
1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a medium saucepan melt the butter and saute the onion over medium heat until translucent. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth.
2. Add the water, orange juice, cranberries, sugar, and ginger. Bring to a boil and simmer until the cranberries are plump. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Carefully pour the sauce into a blender and blend until smooth, approximately 60 seconds. Set aside.To get a golden brown crust on the turkey breast the first coarse of action is to sear the outside. Begin by sprinkling each side of the turkey breast(s) with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat until extremely hot, 60-90 seconds depending on your stove-top.
4. Place the turkey breast(s) skin side down and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the outside is golden. Flip and repeat.Once seared, place the turkey breasts in a roasting pan and generously baste with the citrus cranberry sauce. Roast for 2-3 hours, basting with the sauce at least once more. Once the internal temperature reaches between 162°-165° remove from the oven and allow to rest for 30 minutes. This allows the juices to re-distribute and for the turkey to continue to cook. Slice and serve with remaining citrus cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Information:
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