Description
A tender, oven-roasted turkey breast glazed with a sweet and savory maple-Dijon sauce, finished with fresh thyme and caramelized edges for a showstopping yet easy main dish.
Ingredients
- Turkey Breast: 3 pounds, bone-in or boneless
- Maple Syrup: 1/3 cup, pure
- Dijon Mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Cloves: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Thyme: 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place the 3-pound turkey breast, skin side up, into a roasting pan. Pat the skin dry and tuck any loose skin so the glaze will sit on the surface.
- Assemble the Dish: Brush about half of the maple glaze evenly over the turkey breast, covering the top and exposed sides. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting and finishing.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast the turkey uncovered in the preheated oven for about 60 to 75 minutes. Brush with additional glaze halfway through cooking and again during the last 15 minutes. Roast until the internal temperature at the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- Finishing Touches: Remove the turkey from the oven and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes so the juices redistribute and the glaze sets.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the turkey against the grain into portions, drizzle with any reserved glaze or pan juices, and serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Resting is essential: Allowing the turkey to rest keeps it juicy when sliced.
- Use a meat thermometer: Remove at 165°F to avoid overcooking.
- Reserve glaze: Hold back some glaze to brush at the end for fresh shine and flavor.
- Prevent over-browning: Tent the turkey with foil if the top browns too quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 generous slice (approx. 150 to 175 g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg