How long do i cook an 8 lb turkey breast

Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast recipe - the only recipe you need to make a juicy, delicious bone-in turkey breast with perfectly crispy skin. The gravy is simple yet flavorful!

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How to roast turkey breast in the oven?
How to thaw turkey breast?
How long to cook turkey breast in the oven?
What to Serve with Turkey Breast?
WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY?
Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast
How long does it take to cook an 8 pound turkey breast at 350?
How long do you cook an eight pound turkey breast?
How long does a 8lb turkey take to cook?
How many hours per pound do you cook a turkey breast?

Serve this delicious turkey breast with Classic Sweet Potato Casserole and Green Bean Casserole from Scratch.

Last year, I made a turkey breast for our holiday dinners and I decided right then that it's the best way to prepare the bird. You get the best meat for half the price and time of cooking. It's a win-win if you ask me. Follow my easy recipe to make the best, juicy turkey with crispy and delicious skin! While last year I cooked it in my Instant Pot, this year I will show you how to roast it perfectly in the oven.

This Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is very easy to prepare and the result is juicy meat with crispy skin. The turkey breast cooks in half the time as a whole turkey since it's usually half the size, yet you get the best meat from the bird. No need to tie the legs and struggle to fold the wings under the bird to set it on the roaster. Turkey breast is easier and faster to prepare.

How to roast turkey breast in the oven?

Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare your roaster pan.
For the best results, wash the turkey breast and pat dry with paper towels. Do not season while it's wet. Mix oil and seasoning in a small bowl and brush all over the turkey breast. Place half the vegetables inside the turkey cavity. Arrange the rest around the breast on pan.
Roast turkey for 20 minutes per pound. For my 7 lb turkey breast, the timing was 140 minutes (2 hours and 20 minutes). For a perfectly juicy turkey with crispy skin, baste the turkey breast with pan juices every 20 minutes or so. You can take the skin off before slicing if you want to cut down on calories.
After the turkey is done, use the pan drippings to make the gravy: measure out 2 cups of liquid, add 1/4 cup of water mixed with cornstarch and simmer the mixture together in a saucepan until it thickens.

How to thaw turkey breast?

To thaw a frozen turkey breast properly, you need to plan to pull it out of the freezer at least 24 hours before cooking. Big turkeys may take even 2 days to thaw. Place the frozen turkey breast in the bottom of your fridge and let it thaw. This is the safest way and it's recommended by the USDA.

How long to cook turkey breast in the oven?

All turkeys you buy in the store will have a guide on the back of the packaging. It's good to follow it, but you have to remember to check it before you cut it to get the turkey out. The general rule is to roast the turkey breast for 20 minutes per pound. So, if my turkey breast weighs 7 lbs, I will cook it for 140 minutes (2 hours and 20 minutes). When the time is up, check the breast in the meatiest place to make sure it reads 165 degrees F. To get the crispy skin and juicy meat, you should baste the turkey breast with pan juices every 20 minutes or so. Just carefully spoon the juices from the bottom of the pan and pour all over the turkey.

What to Serve with Turkey Breast?

Everything! Ha! Here is a list of my favorite side dishes to serve with turkey and turkey breast:

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

Best Sweet Potato Casserole

Hashbrown Casserole

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Rolls

WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY?

My go-to recipe is my One-Pot Turkey Tetrazzini. It's quick and the clean up afterward is minimal since the whole dish cooks in one pot. Another great way to use it is to make turkey and cranberry sauce sandwiches or sliders AND toss it in place of chicken to make my Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.

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Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast

The only recipe you need to make a juicy, delicious bone-in turkey breast with perfectly crispy skin. The gravy is simple yet flavorful!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs

Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Calories 918 kcal

▢ 7 lb bone-in skin-on turkey breast
▢ 3 Tablespoons olive oil
▢ 3/4 tsp paprika
▢ 2 tsp chopped poultry fresh herb mix rosemary, sage and thyme
▢ 1 tsp salt
▢ 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
▢ 2 cups chicken broth
▢ 1 medium onion chopped into large slices
▢ 4 garlic cloves
▢ 2 celery stalks

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare your roaster pan.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix oil, paprika, herb mix, salt and pepper.
Wash the turkey breast, remove gravy pocket. Wash and pat dry. Brush turkey breast with olive oil mixture. Place one chopped celery stalk, 2 garlic cloves and half of the onion inside the turkey. Place remaining veggies around the breast on pan. Add stock to the bottom of the pan.
Place the turkey in the oven and cook for 20 minutes per pound. I cooked my 7 lb turkey breast for 140 minutes (2 hours and 20 minutes). Baste the turkey breast with pan juices every 20 minutes or so.
If you want the skin crispier, place the turkey under broiler set to 440 degrees F. Broil until skin is golden and crispy, watching the turkey the whole time. You may have to rotate the pan during broiling.
To make the gravy, drain the pan drippings through a sieve to catch the onions and garlic. You can also press them through it to get all the flavor into the gravy. Measure out two cups of the liquid and place in a saucepan. Add a mixture of 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water and whisk well. Bring the mixture to boil and simmer until thickens.

When the roasting time is up, check the breast in the meatiest place to make sure it reads 165 degrees F.

How long does it take to cook an 8 pound turkey breast at 350?

Place the seasoned turkey breast on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Place in the oven to roast at 350F for 20 minutes per pound.

How long do you cook an eight pound turkey breast?

Roasting times for a turkey breast cooked in a 325 degrees F oven: Unstuffed, a 2 to 3-pound turkey will cook from 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Unstuffed, a 7 to 8-pound turkey will cook from 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 hours; if stuffed, it will cook in 3 to 4 hours.

How long does a 8lb turkey take to cook?

Roast in a 325°F oven for 2-1/4 hours. Remove foil; cut band of skin or string between drumsticks so thighs cook evenly. Continue roasting for 30 to 45 minutes more (1 to 1-1/4 hours if stuffed), or until the thermometer registers 180°F; and the center of the stuffing (if using) is 165°F.

How many hours per pound do you cook a turkey breast?

How Long Does it Take Per Pound to Cook a Turkey Breast? Generally speaking, a good rule of thumb is 20 minutes per pound of turkey breast at 350°F. A lower temperature would increase your cooking time and a higher temperature will cook the meat faster.