Published 11/1/2021 • Updated 10/18/2022 If you are looking for another delicious turkey recipe for a smaller group, try our baked turkey tenderloin recipe, too. Turkey and ranch?! Yup, it’s a match made in heaven. You guys are absolutely going to love this tender turkey breast seasoned with our homemade ranch seasoning because it’s so flavorful and tender!
Why Should I Use a Turkey Breast?
Are you looking for a turkey recipe that will feed a smaller group? This herby ranch roasted turkey breast is the perfect alternative to a big bird for those of you who are looking for a small group turkey recipe!
What Kind of Turkey Breast to Buy
There are a few different options at the grocery store when you’re looking for a turkey breast. If it’s not Thanksgiving season, then you will typically find frozen turkey breast, otherwise you can find turkey breast in the meat section at the grocery store.
It is still the turkey you know and love, but not so much of it Turkey breasts are easy to flavor and prepareYou don’t have to spend the whole day baking, roasting a turkey breast takes about 1-1.5 hours.
Boneless Turkey Breast– A boneless turkey breast is the breast portion of the turkey with the bone pieces taken out. Bone-in Turkey Breast – A bone-in turkey breast is the breast portion of the turkey with the ribs and bone pieces left in. Turkey Breast Roast– A turkey breast roast is generally different pieces of meat (including the breast) that are bound together by netting. Young Turkey Breast (with both breasts)– You may see this product in the grocery store, too! Sometimes a young turkey breast comes with two breasts and it looks like a smaller bird. We used this in our sous vide turkey recipe! We tested this recipe with a bone-in turkey breast and a turkey breast roast and they worked great. Just be cognizant of the cook time and weight.
Internal Temperature of a Turkey
The internal temperature of turkey should be 165ºF. Basting will give you juicy meat especially if you bake low and then let the turkey sit to absorb all the juices back into the meat.
How to Roast a Turkey Breast
Roasting a turkey breast is as easy as 1-2-3. You will have a perfectly roasted turkey breast for you and your family in no time!
Roasted Turkey Breast Tips + Tricks
How do you keep turkey breast moist when roasting it?
The #1 way to make sure your turkey breast doesn’t dry out is to baste, baste, BASTE! Add fresh herbs and citrus around the sliced turkey and then serve.
Should I brine my turkey breast overnight?
If you have the time, you can definitely brine your turkey breast. Use this recipe similar to this smoked turkey brine recipe.
What do I serve with turkey breast?
We have so many Thanksgiving sides to choose from on FFF! We love Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and everything in between! Below are our three favorite dishes to serve with turkey breast. Ingredients
1 gallons wate, separated 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/4 large white onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed1/2 tablespoon peppercorns 1/2 tablespoon whole cloves1 sprig fresh thyme2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Mushroom GravyBrussel Sprouts Cauliflower Mashed PotatoesRoasted Root Vegetables
How do I know when turkey breast is done?
You know your turkey is done when the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165ºF.
Can I use roasted turkey as leftovers?
Our favorite recipe to make with leftover turkey breast is this leftover turkey soup!
Flavor Ideas
As you know, for this roasted turkey breast recipe, we used our homemade ranch seasoning. It’s buttery and so flavorful. Here are more flavor ideas!
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
Looking for more healthy Thanksgiving recipes to fill your holiday table with? Check out all of our best turkey day recipes in one spot! Ranch Seasoning – if you haven’t seen our ranch seasoning recipe yet, you can check it out here! Turkey Seasoning – Use our all-purpose turkey seasoning that is the most perfect blend of spices for any cut of turkey! Chicken Dry Rub – Chicken…what?! Chicken breast and turkey breast are very similar, so if you already have our chicken dry rub on hand you can easily use that! It’s smokey and slightly sweet!
Turkey Seasoning
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey Ultimate Smoked Turkey Thanksgiving Turkey Roulade Baked Turkey Tenderloin Spatchcock Turkey Smoked Turkey Breast Sous Vide Turkey Smoked Turkey Legs Ranch Roasted Turkey Breast
