Brined Roast Turkey Breast Recipe | Juicy, Tender & Foolproof

kosher salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can be used for brining with similar results.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness and moisture, while white sugar is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for basting.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

Wet-brine the turkey breast overnight using a mixture of water, kosher salt, brown sugar, smashed garlic, cinnamon stick, fresh sage, rosemary, lemons, orange, and ice.

Remove the turkey breast from the brine and pat dry.

Preheat the oven and prepare to roast the turkey breast.

Rub the turkey breast with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.

Place quartered onions and smashed garlic around the turkey in the roasting pan.

Pour chicken broth into the pan for moisture during roasting.

Roast the turkey breast until fully cooked, basting with pan drippings as needed.

Make gravy using the pan drippings, additional chicken broth or water, and cornstarch.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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