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Roast a boneless turkey breast with this boneless turkey breast recipe, flavored with a deliciously savory marinade.  Perfect for Thanksgiving!

Once the calendar page flips over to November, I start thinking about Thanksgiving.  There’s so much to plan!  Whether you’re hosting at home or bringing a covered dish to someone else’s house, Thanksgiving requires thought.

I have a roster of side dishes and desserts that regularly make an appearance at Thanksgiving, but over the years I’d never really settled on one particular main dish recipe.

Until now.

This foolproof boneless turkey breast recipe is the turkey recipe for the books.  

It’s much easier than having to manhandle a giant whole turkey into a pan, and since it has a simple marinade to use for basting, you’ll be surprised by how much flavor a boneless turkey breast can have.

Side dishes can be easy, too.  My squash casserole and broccoli casserole are always big Thanksgiving hits.

Tips for Making Boneless Turkey Breast Roast

• Line your pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
• No roasting rack?  Here’s a solution.  Crunch up a long length of foil like a snake, then bend it into a loose coil.  Voila!  Instant disposable roasting rack.
• Don’t worry about the timing of the basting during cooking.  Just baste it when you remember to and it will come out fine.
• This boneless turkey breast is absolutely wonderful for sandwiches, and very economical.  It costs far less per pound than deli meat!
• Homemade cranberry sauce is really easy to make.  Only three ingredients!  Try this tangerine cranberry sauce (swap in orange juice if you prefer).
• Got leftovers?  Make this casserole with your leftover turkey.

Foolproof Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe

Roast a boneless turkey breast with this boneless turkey breast recipe, flavored with a deliciously savory marinade. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 118 kcal

• 3 pounds boneless turkey breast, thawed
• 1/4 cup malt vinegar gluten free: substitute rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F and prepare a roasting pan with a rack. Line the pan with foil or parchment for easy cleanup if desired.

2. Remove the wrapper (and gravy packet, if any) from the thawed boneless turkey breast. You can leave the butcher's string on, but loosen it a little so it doesn't cut into the turkey. Place the turkey breast upside down on the roasting rack in the pan.

3. Combine the malt vinegar, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking continuously, until an emulsion is formed. Split the marinade into two separate bowls (to prevent cross-contamination).

4. Use one bowl of marinade to thoroughly coat the turkey breast, starting with the underside of the breast. Then, turn the breast right side up and coat the top and sides. Place the pan in the oven.

5. Roast for about 2 hours, or until a thermometer reads 165 F when inserted in the thickest part. During the cooking process, occasionally baste with the second bowl of marinade.

6. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Foolproof Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 3mg0%

Potassium 22mg1%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Sugar 9g10%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 8mg1%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.