This is a turkey breast with all the flavor! This recipe is perfect for those who want big flavor without the fuss of a whole turkey—whether it's for a small holiday gathering or a weeknight meal. Turkey breasts are very easy to make, and they also take very little time to cook. We absolutely love the taste you get from our Cajun twist Roasted turkey breast.
Serve your turkey breast with us Slow Cooker Jalapeno Scalloped Potatoes, Jalapeno Cranberry SauceAnd Bacon Gravy For an unforgettable tasting meal!
Why our recipe?
- A bold blend of Cajun spices ensures that this turkey breast will be delicious.
- Minimal prep and hands-off roasting keep everything nice and simple.
- Juicy meat and perfectly crispy skin every time!
Minimal prep and hands-off roasting make this recipe as easy as it is delicious. A little butter on top keeps the turkey juicy while exposing the turkey for the last few minutes gives you a crispy, golden skin that's irresistible with all those Cajun spices. You may never go back to regular turkey after trying this!
Material notes
- Turkey Breast: They come in different sizes and you can also choose to get it bone-in or boneless. All these factors just depend on your budget and your preferences. Both will work great in our recipe!
- Spices: You can find Cajun spice mixes at the store, but we recommend using our homemade spice mix to get that perfect balance of flavors. Those store bought options are not all the same!
- Salted butter: Butter helps keep the meat juicy and adds flavor as it melts over the turkey. Unsalted butter works too.
Bone-in or boneless
For this recipe, a Bone-in turkey breast Recommended for best taste and juiciness. A bone-in turkey breast is larger and has both sides of the breast, and the bone helps it cook more evenly.
Boneless turkey breast Can also work with this recipe, although they cook faster. If you go boneless, check the doneness sooner – usually around 15-18 minutes per pound.
cooking time
It can be frustrating to see a recipe that doesn't have the correct cooking time, but when it comes to cooking meat, especially poultry, it's all about the temperature and not the time! This is especially true of poultry because it can dry out easily. And since all turkey breasts will vary in size and shape, you'll definitely want to use one Meat thermometer To check the doneness of your turkey breast.
Thawing your Türkiye
Turkey breasts are usually between 4 and 6 pounds and are usually sold frozen so be sure to plan ahead. General advice is to plan for 24 hours of thawing in the refrigerator for every 5 pounds of turkey, but we actually recommend planning for 2 days in the refrigerator to completely thaw the turkey breast. Why? We just found that 24 hours isn't reliable for us and we want to be sure our turkey doesn't have any frozen spots to even cook.
To bust or not to bust
You have to open the oven door repeatedly for basting, losing a ton of heat! You don't need to baste and we actually recommend not basting with this recipe. If you decide to baste, you'll need to plan for some extra cooking time.
Storage and reheating instructions
Keep in fridge Leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
to freeze Store leftovers in an airtight container or resealable plastic freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat Microwave portions on high in 30-second increments.
