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Cajun Style Baked Turkey Breast: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

– 1 (4-5 pound) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
– 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)


Instructions

Creating Cajun Style Baked Turkey Breast is straightforward when you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Turkey: Remove the turkey breast from packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. Make Spice Mixture: In a small bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
4. Season Turkey: In another bowl, mix the softened butter and olive oil. Rub this mixture all over the turkey breast, ensuring to get under the skin.
5. Apply Spices: Generously sprinkle the spice mixture over the turkey, making sure to cover all surfaces.
6. Place in Roasting Pan: Place the seasoned turkey breast in a roasting pan, breast side up. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
7. Bake: Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
8. Baste: Every 30 minutes, baste the turkey with the juices from the pan to keep it moist.
9. Rest the Turkey: Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then carve and serve.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible turkey breast effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 servings
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 40g