Maple Glazed Boneless Turkey Breast Roast

This Roasted Turkey Breast is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor! It’s seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, then brushed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard glaze as it roasts in the oven. So delicious and much easier than cooking a whole turkey.

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If you’re hosting a smaller Thanksgiving dinner or simply don’t want to deal with roasting a whole turkey, this boneless turkey breast is a great option. It takes about an hour to roast, looks beautiful on the holiday table, and makes delicious leftovers, too.

Key Ingredients

The full measurements are in the recipe card below.

• Turkey breast: I used a 3-pound boneless, skinless turkey breast. You can also use one with the skin on, but the cooking time may vary.
• Olive oil: Helps the garlic and herbs coat the turkey. Avocado oil works, too.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic adds plenty of flavor.
• Fresh herbs: A combination of sage, thyme, and rosemary gives the turkey that classic holiday flavor. You can use dried herbs if needed.
• Salt and pepper: To season the turkey.
• Maple syrup: Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
• Mustard: Yellow mustard works well, but Dijon or stone-ground mustard can also be used.
• Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce: Add a savory flavor that balances the sweetness of the maple syrup. You can use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

How to roast a boneless turkey breast

Tips for the Best Roasted Turkey Breast

• Use a meat thermometer: This is the easiest way to make sure your turkey is fully cooked without drying it out. Insert it into the thickest part of the breast and cook until it reaches 165°F.
• Pat the turkey dry: Removing excess moisture helps the herb mixture stick to the meat.
• Use fresh herbs when possible: Sage, rosemary, and thyme give the turkey a wonderful flavor, especially for Thanksgiving.
• Don’t skip the glaze: Brushing it on during the second half of roasting gives the turkey plenty of flavor without letting the maple syrup cook for too long.
• Let it rest before slicing: Give the turkey about 10 minutes to rest after roasting. This helps keep the meat juicy.
• Watch the cooking time: The size and thickness of your turkey breast will affect how long it takes to roast. A bone-in turkey breast will generally take longer.

Commonly asked questions

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5 from 10 votes

Maple Glazed Boneless Turkey Breast Roast

By: Rena Awada

Skill Level: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 1 hour hr

Total: 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

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Juicy and tender Roasted Turkey Breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, then brushed with a delicious maple mustard glaze. An easy alternative to a whole turkey that's perfect for Thanksgiving or a smaller holiday dinner.

Ingredients

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Turkey Breast

• ▢ 3 pounds boneless skinless turkey breast
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, or 1 tsp dried
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tsp dried
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves, or 1 tsp dried
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Maple Mustard Glaze

• ▢ 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• ▢ 2 tablespoons mustard
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 2 tablespoons light-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos

Optionals to garnish:

• ▢ pomegranate, garlic, cranberries, fresh herbs, etc.

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Remove the 3 pounds boneless skinless turkey breast from the fridge 30-40 minutes prior to cooking it.
• In a small food processor, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4-5 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperProcess until well combined.
• Using your clean hands, rub the herb mixture all over the turkey breast.
• Transfer to a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour. Make sure you turn the pan around a few times during cooking so the breasts cook evenly.
• Meanwhile, mix all the glaze ingredients in a jug. (1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons mustard, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons light-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos)
• When the turkey breast reaches the 30-minute mark, pour half the glaze over and brush it all over the meat. Return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven; brush with the remaining glaze. Place back in the oven to roast for the final 15 min, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey registers 165F.
• Once the turkey breast is done, remove it from the oven and cover it with foil. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Slice the breast and place it on a nice serving platter. Decorate as you like with pomegranate, garlic, cranberries, fresh herbs, etc. , then serve and enjoy!

Notes

• This recipe uses a 3-pound boneless, skinless turkey breast. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness.
• Use fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme for the best flavor. Dried herbs can also be used.
• Pure maple syrup works best for the glaze. Avoid using pancake syrup.
• Yellow, Dijon, or stone-ground mustard will all work.
• Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The thickest part of the turkey should reach 165°F.
• Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing to help keep it juicy.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Thaw frozen turkey in the refrigerator, never at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1-sliceCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 41gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 585mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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