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This roasted turkey breast recipe captures the same great flavor as a full-sized bird. That means crispy skin, tender, juicy meat, and plenty of tasty drippings for your favorite turkey gravy recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This recipe is perfect when a whole turkey is too much for your Thanksgiving dinner group. Its’s also a great choice for guests who prefer a larger portion of white meat. And it’s a smart choice if you want plenty of leftovers to use in your favorite leftover turkey recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once you learn to cook turkey breast and you taste how delicious it is, you may just decide to skip deli meat and make this delicious protein year-round. (Roasted turkey breast also happens to make a fantastic turkey sandwich!)<\/p>\n

Boneless or bone-in turkey breast?<\/h2>\n

Before we dive into how to cook a turkey breast, let\u2019s talk about whether you should go bone-in or boneless. Bone-in turkey breasts contain both breast halves. As the name indicates, they also include a bone. The bone acts as an insulator as the turkey cooks, and it slows the transfer of heat towards the center of the meat. That means longer cooking times but juicier meat.<\/p>\n

Boneless turkey breasts typically feature a single breast half. They’re ideal when your guest list is very small. Since they cook faster than bone-in cuts, you’ll want to reduce the cook time to prevent dried-out meat. You can sometimes find a boneless, skin-on turkey breast, but boneless turkey is usually sold skinless. Use a recipe (like this herb-roasted turkey breast<\/a>) that’s made especially for boneless, skinless cuts.<\/p>\n

Roasted Turkey Breast Ingredients<\/h2>\n