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Turkey Breast

Published: October 10, 2021 | Last Updated: November 8, 2021 | Lisa 2 Comments
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Last Updated November 8th, 2021 at 01:19 pm by Lisa

A whole roasted herb turkey breast roast in a white casserole dish surrounded with fresh herbs.

Turkey is easy using a boneless turkey breast and you will love this gravy recipe made from the pan drippings. Easier to roast than a whole Thanksgiving turkey, and easily goes well with any side dishes you choose.

Dotted with herb butter, this keeps the roast tender and moist. Plus adds amazing flavor to the meat and gravy...

Why This Recipe Works

When choosing what Thanksgiving turkey to make, there are lots of things to consider. Most years, I make one classic bird we all know and love, but my insider secret is I prepare at least one boneless breast roast.

I NEVER want to wake up the day after Thanksgiving without leftovers. That actually happened, and it was not good...

  • Super simple to roast and you can buy both white and dark meat roasts.
  • Cleanup and carving are a breeze, no mess or bones to deal with.
  • The herb butter flavors the boneless turkey roast.
  • Chicken stock in the pan drippings make amazing herb-flavored gravy.
  • Make an extra boneless turkey breast for L-E-F-T-O-V-E-R-S!

Here Is All You Need...

Herb Butter (Compound Butter)
Herb Butter (aka compound butter or flavored butter) is easy to make, top vegetables, hot pasta, sizzling steak, warm baguettes, or rolls.
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A white dish filled with herb butter and herbs on a vintage cutting board.

How To Bake A Turkey Roast

  1. Plan ahead, and thaw your roast 1 ½ to 2 days ahead in the fridge. Place it in a small pan to catch any drips.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Unwrap from its package. IMPORTANT: Leave the netting on the turkey so it holds together. Dry off the surface well with paper towels, this helps the butter stick.
  4. In a small bowl, mix soft butter, chopped herbs, salt and pepper.
  5. Pull up the netting all around the boneless turkey roast. This makes it easier to remove after roasting and allows you to place the herb butter mixture on the turkey. Place 8 teaspoons of herb butter all over the surface of the roast under the netting.
  6. Set the roast in a small roasting pan with extra sprigs of herbs (sage, rosemary, and thyme), and pour about 2 cups of chicken stock in the bottom of the pan.
  7. Roast 375 for 1 hour and 45 minutes. The internal temperature will need to reach 165 degrees.
  8. NOTE: Disregard the cooking instruction on the package, and I recommend tossing the gravy packet and making your own!

Turkey Gravy

  1. Heat on medium-low. Add 1 cup pan drippings into a saute pan, remove large pieces of herbs.
  2. Mix ¼ cup soft butter with ¼ cup flour until smooth using a small spatula. This is your gravy thickener.
  3. Whisk pan drippings, add in chicken stock, white wine, salt, pepper, and add your butter/flour thickener. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  4. Serve warm in a gravy boat or cup with a spout.

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What Is A Frozen Boneless Turkey Breast Roast?


A boneless Turkey Roast has white and or dark meat (depending on the brand) and is easy to find in grocery stores. It is easily roasted in the oven and sliced once cooked, and is held together with a net during cooking.

How To Thaw Boneless Turkey Roast


Always, thaw in the refrigerator for food safety for 1 ½-2 days, set it in a small dish to catch any liquid.

When Is Temperature Is Turkey Breast Roast Done?


The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees in the very center of the boneless roast.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Breast Recipe

Turkey breast recipe using boneless turkey breast plus a gravy recipe from pan drippings. Easier to roast and carve for Thanksgiving turkey.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 12
Calories 497kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Stainless Pan

Ingredients

  • 3 pound boneless turkey roast

herb butter

  • 1 tablespoons chopped herbs parsley, thyme, rosemary
  • ½ cup salted butter softened

turkey gravy

  • 1 cup turkey pan drippings
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons good white wine optional
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracker pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Plan ahead, and thaw your turkey roast 1 ½ to 2 days ahead in the fridge. Place it in a small pan to catch any drips.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Unwrap from its package. IMPORTANT: Leave the netting on the turkey so it holds together. Dry off the surface well with paper towels, this helps the butter stick.
  • In a small bowl, mix soft butter, chopped herbs, salt and pepper.
  • Pull up the netting all around the boneless roast. This makes it easier to remove after roasting and allows you to place the herb butter mixture on easier. Place 8 teaspoons of herb butter all over the surface of the turkey roast under the netting.
  • Set roast in a small roasting pan with extra sprigs of herbs (sage, rosemary, and thyme), and pour about 2 cups of chicken stock in the bottom of the pan.
  • Roast 375 for 1 hour and 45 minutes. The internal temperature will need to reach 165 degrees.
  • NOTE: Disregard the cooking instruction on the package, and I recommend tossing the gravy packet and making your own!

make the gravy

  • Heat on medium-low. Add 1 cup turkey pan drippings into a saute pan, remove large pieces of herbs.
  • Mix ¼ cup soft butter with ¼ cup flour until smooth using a small spatula. This is your gravy thickener.
  • Whisk pan drippings, add in chicken stock, white wine, salt, pepper, and add your butter/flour thickener. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Slice into ½" thick slices, and serve with or pour gravy over turkey. Serve gravy warm in a gravy boat or cup with a spout on the side of the turkey.

Notes

thawing

Always, thaw in the refrigerator for food safety for 1  ½-2 days, set it in a small dish to catch any liquid.

frozen turkey roast

If you don't have time to thaw the roast, this recipe will work, but you will be cooking it for 2 ½- 3 hours depending on your oven, so check it at every 30 minutes in the last hour of cooking, you are looking for an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

boneless turkey breast

A boneless Turkey Roast has white and or dark meat (depending on the brand) and is easy to find in grocery stores. It is easily roasted in the oven and sliced once cooked, and is held together with a net during cooking.

turkey cooked temperature

The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees in the very center of the boneless roast.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Lisa says

    November 21, 2020 at 8:47 am

    Seanna, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment! For years, I have made extra turkey to have leftovers...and this might be perfect for so many families this year. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  2. Jessica Robinson says

    November 20, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    One of the most flavorful turkey recipes ever! And a great option for our family this Thanksgiving. Loved the flavors! And such great ideas for holiday side dishes!

    Reply

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