small thanksgiving dinner ideas

Easy Turkey Breast Recipe That’s Perfect For Thanksgiving & Small Dinners

boneless roasted turkey breast

Cooking a turkey for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a rite of passage for many home chefs. Whether you want to roast a whole turkey and cook a turkey breast for a small Thanksgiving dinner, you can find the right recipe right here.

Cooking an entire turkey tends to leave a lot of leftovers and it might be a larger undertaking than what you want. That’s where this roast turkey breast recipe comes in. Please note that this is a recipe for a boneless turkey breast.

Related: Smoked Honey Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe

How To Roast a Turkey Breast

boneless turkey breast recipe

First, you have to choose the right turkey breast for this recipe.  Here’s what you need to do.

1- Choose a 4 to 5 pound turkey breast that has the skin on. This adds flavor to the recipe.

2- Thaw the turkey breast completely in the refrigerator.

3- Preheat your oven to 450°F before you are ready to put the turkey in.

Easy Roast Turkey Breast Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 4 pound boneless turkey breast
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

Instructions

1- Preheat oven to 450°F and add oil a medium to large skillet.

2- Put the turkey breast into a medium or large skillet. Brush with melted butter then add the salt, pepper, and paprika.

3- Roast the turkey until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. This will take between 45 minutes to an hour.

4- Remove the turkey from the oven. Cover loosely with foil and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

For more easy recipes, take a look at these:

  1. Cauliflower Mash

 

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Scroll to Top