Christmas Roast Turkey Breast
This turkey breast roast is a quicker alternative to a whole turkey. 🦃 It is less dry and cooked in the oven.
- Total time
- 1 h 40
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 1 h 15
- Rest
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per person
- €3.00
By the CookinBreak team
Ingredients 14
Estimated cost €12.00
Equipment
Skillet
Oven
Wooden spoon
Kitchen knife
Cutting board
Kitchen tongs
Roasting pan
Instructions
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Meanwhile, peel and thinly slice the onion and garlic. Cut the apples into wedges without peeling them.
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In a skillet, heat the butter and oil. Brown the roast on all sides for to give it a nice golden color.
Arrange the onion and apples in a roasting pan. Place the roast on top, then pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Add the honey and the sprig of rosemary.
Cook for about , basting regularly with the pan juices. If needed, cover with aluminum foil to keep the top from burning.
When it comes out of the oven, let the meat rest for before carving. This lets the juices redistribute.
Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds just before serving. Serve with sweet potato mash, potato gratin or roasted vegetables.
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Nutrition facts
per serving · estimate- Protein40 g46%
- Carbs15 g17%
- Fat14 g36%
- Fiber2 g
Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.
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Chef's tip
For even juicier meat 😋, marinate the roast the day before in a mixture of honey, mustard and orange juice 🍊. It will become incredibly tender and flavorful during cooking!
Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?
YesVery well after cooking, up to 3 months in bags or airtight containers.
Storage : How long does it keep?
Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.
Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?
YesVegetable prep and seasoning of the turkey can be done the day before. Store separately in the fridge.
Reheating : How do you reheat it?
Oven: 15-20 min at 160°C to keep it juicy. Air fryer: 8-12 min at 150°C. Microwave: a few minutes at medium power, risk of drying out.
Variations
- Serve with sweet potato mash, potato gratin or roasted vegetables.
- Cover with aluminum foil if the top is browning too much.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
Mistakes to avoid
- Not basting: baste regularly with the pan juices.
- Carving right away: let rest for 10 minutes.
- Skipping the browning: brown the roast for 8 to 10 minutes on all sides.
Frequently asked questions
How do you cook a Christmas turkey roast?
Brown the roast for 8 to 10 minutes, set it on the apples and onion with wine, broth, honey and rosemary, then bake for about 1 h 15 at 180 °C, basting regularly.
How do you keep the turkey juicy?
Baste regularly with the pan juices and cover with aluminum foil if the top is at risk of burning. A tied turkey roast is less dry than a whole turkey.
Why let the meat rest?
When it comes out of the oven, let the meat rest for 10 minutes before carving: this lets the juices redistribute and keeps the turkey juicy.
What should you serve the roast with?
Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds just before serving, with sweet potato mash, potato gratin or roasted vegetables.
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Christmas Roast Turkey Breast
Step 1 of 6
Meanwhile, peel and thinly slice the onion and garlic. Cut the apples into wedges without peeling them.
For this step
- 1 ¾ lb turkey breast
- 2 apples
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 garlic cloves
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 pomegranate
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- honey
- salt
- pepper
- 1 pinch of ground cinnamon