Cook Turkey Breast
Needless to say, turkey breast recipes are an excellent choice for serving on holidays and parties. With some basic culinary skills and patience for preparation and cooking, you can make the best turkey recipe that you have ever tasted. And one more thing, try different methods each time you plan to cook turkey breast, some of which are:
Method #1: Cook a Turkey Breast in Oven
No wonder roasted turkey is a favorite for all. And it takes less time to cook a turkey breast roast, as compared to baking the whole turkey. Let's take a look at the steps on how to cook a turkey breast in the oven:
Ingredients
- Turkey breast (1 pound per person)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2-4 tablespoons margarine (or unsalted butter)
- Fresh chopped culinary herbs (sage, thyme)
- Salt and pepper for taste
- Baking pan and aluminum foil
Clean and rinse turkey breast under cold running water and pat it dry. In a saucepan, melt margarine (or butter), add minced clove, salt, pepper and other freshly chopped culinary herbs. Stir well to mix the ingredients properly. With a spoon, spread the margarine mixture evenly over the entire turkey. For deep penetration of the flavorful herbs, you can loosen the skin with the help of a wooden spoon.
Preheat oven to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the turkey breast in the center of the aluminum foil. Wrap the foil and seal the edges properly to prevent evaporation of moisture. Then, place it on the baking pan. Bake the turkey breast for about 20 minutes per pound. Accordingly, bake turkey breast for the stipulated time. Remove the roasted turkey breast from the oven and serve it with mashed potato and cooked vegetables.
Method #2: Cook a Turkey Breast in Crock-pot
You can find several ways to cook a turkey breast in a slow cooker, which differ in ingredients as per the personal choice. The only challenge with this method is to have lots of patience. One method to cook turkey breast in a slow cooker that is worth a try is given below:
Ingredients
- 4 pounds turkey breast
- 1 large onion (diced)
- Olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 can chicken broth (2 ½ ounces)
- Unsalted butter (optional)
- Salt, pepper and chili powder to taste
Rinse and pat dry the turkey breast. For a better taste, leave the skin intact. Rub the sides of the turkey breast with olive oil. Sprinkle salt, pepper and chili powder evenly on the turkey breast and also, spread the garlic paste over it. Spray the bottom and sides of the slow cooker with butter. Lay the onion slices at the bottom of the cooker and place the turkey breast on top of them. Pour the chicken broth from the sides of the cooker, put on the lid and cook for about 8-10 hours. With a little patience, you can serve your yummy slow cooker turkey breast dish.
Method # 3: Cook a Turkey Breast on the Grill
So, you are expecting some special guests and want to cook some new recipe for turkey breast. Grilling is the best way to cook flavorful and less fatty turkey breast recipes. The basic tips to cook a turkey breast on the grill are:
Ingredients
- 4 pounds turkey breast
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Clean the turkey breasts and pat them dry. Start the grill, for charcoal grills, bring the internal temperature to about 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Likewise, set the temperature for other grill types. Try to maintain a constant temperature throughout the grilling. Prepare and keep sauce beforehand by combining the ingredients - butter, honey, curry powder, garlic powder and mustard. Cover the grill and cook turkey breast (total cooking time 1 ½ to 2 hours). After about 1 hour of grilling, frequently brush the turkey breast with sauce till they are ready to serve. Garnish with fresh chopped thyme and parsley and serve your grilled turkey breast recipe.
