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When you want something different from traditional turkey dishes, this Cajun Boneless Turkey Breast offers a delicious twist. This boneless turkey breast recipe is juicy, simple, and packed with flavor, perfect for cozy dinners or holiday gatherings.
This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, a Friendsgiving meal, or as a weeknight dinner. If you want more turkey dinner ideas, also check out my Oven Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe, Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast, or Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast recipe.
Ingredients Needed
- Turkey breast: Use a boneless turkey breast with skin on to get a moist turkey breast that cooks quickly.
- Butter: Unsalted butter is the base for a delicious seasoned mixture that you spread under the skin and over the meat before roasting.
- Seasonings: A delicious combination of Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, dried thyme, and salt pack a punch on the turkey.
- Garnish: You can use fresh herbs, pomegranate pearls, and lemon wedges to add some color and flavor before serving.
How To Make Boneless Turkey Breast
Cajun Boneless Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 3 pound boneless turkey breast, with skin
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasonings
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh herbs, to garnish
- Pomegranate pearls, to garnish
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or grease it with oil and set aside.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme to form a paste.
- Spread the spice mixture under the turkey skin, then rub the remaining mixture evenly over the entire turkey breast.
- Place the turkey on the prepared baking sheet and roast for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and pomegranate seeds.
- Slice and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Marinate the turkey breast in the Cajun spice mixture for a few hours or overnight before roasting.
- Baste the turkey with its own juices halfway through to keep it moist.
- For extra crispy skin, increase the oven temp to 425 degrees F for the last 5-10 minutes of roasting. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Slice the turkey against the grain to ensure tender pieces.
Sides To Serve With Boneless Turkey Breast
This Cajun Boneless Turkey Breast pairs well with roasted vegetables like Garlic Parmesan Green Beans, or Cheesy Green Bean Casserole. This dish would also go great with a rich side dish, like Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Smashed Potatoes, or Potatoes Au Gratin.
Frequently Asked Questions
If using a bone-in turkey breast, adjust the cooking time. Bone-in turkey breasts will need about 1.5 hours to reach 165 degrees F internal temperature.
It’s easy to make your own cajun seasoning blend by mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme.
You can cook the turkey breast up to 2 days in advance. Store it whole in the fridge and slice after reheating. To crisp the skin again, place the turkey under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
More Cajun Recipes
- Cajun Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
- Baked Garlic Butter Cajun Cod
- Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
- Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese
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Love it I will definitely try your recipe 👍
Great recipe. Very easy to make.
My family loved this!