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Juicy sliced turkey breast with crispy skin, lemon, and tender onion.
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Juicy Dutch Oven Turkey Breast

A tender bone-in turkey breast for small gatherings. Dutch oven, simple aromatics, quick pan-juice gravy, and golden skin every time.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 379kcal
Author Jill Machovsky

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound Bone-In Turkey Breast
  • 4 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Melted Butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Dried Thyme or Rosemary
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • 1 Onion quartered
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves peeled
  • 1 cup Chicken or Turkey Broth

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Pat the turkey very dry and rub with oil or butter.
    3-4 pound Bone-In Turkey Breast, 4 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Melted Butter
  • Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme or rosemary. Sprinkle all over and press to adhere.
    1 ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 tsp Black Pepper, 1 ½ tsp Garlic Powder, 1 ½ tsp Onion Powder, 1 ½ tsp Dried Thyme
  • Lay lemon slices, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the Dutch oven. Pour in 1 cup broth. Set the turkey on top, skin side up. Cover.
    1 Lemon, 1 Onion, 3-4 Garlic Cloves, 1 cup Chicken or Turkey Broth
  • Bake 45 minutes. Internal temp should be 125 to 140°F in the thickest part.
  • Remove the lid and continue roasting 20 to 35 minutes until the skin is golden and the thickest part reads 165°F. Start checking 15 minutes into this phase.
  • Transfer to a board and rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
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Notes

  • The turkey is done when the center hits 165°F and the juices run clear. 
  • Keep liquid to about 1 cup so you roast, not braise.
  • Use low-sodium broth and adjust salt at the end.
  • If your breast is closer to 3 lb, begin checks on the early side. For a full 4 lb breast, expect the longer end of the range.
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Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1526mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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