Roasted Turmeric Spiced Turkey Breast is a succulent bone in turkey breast cooked with turmeric, cardamom, spices and a very fun twist for a holiday gathering.
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Super moist, filled with aromatics and spices and super-fast to make. Win Win!
Do you ever wish you could have a delicious turkey without all the time in the kitchen? Cooking a bone in chicken breast without the legs and wings cooks much faster. If you are just having four to six people over for Thanksgiving, then this is also a great solution. On top of that, leftover turkey is delicious in sandwiches or as a protein in our Immune Boosting Chicken and Rice Soup .
Skip the Dark Meat
Will your family even eat dark meat? If the answer is no, a bone in turkey breast is the perfect solution. We usually allow 1 pound of turkey for each person with a bone in turkey breast.
The best reason to make a toasted turmeric spiced turkey breast is because it tastes fantastic and is super tender and moist. Why not try something a little different for Turkey Day? We are not just going to be different but boldly delicious and healthy at the same time. Check out our Asian Keto Recipes for Chinese Thanksgiving!
Start your menu out with Skinny Spaghetti Squash Egg Roll Ups as a starter. For the main, you have your delicious Roasted Turmeric Spiced Turkey Breast. Garlicky Sesame Stir Fried Green Beans and Layered High Sesame Asian Salad are low carb delicious side dishes. You can even have our Spicy Chai Coconut Jelly for dessert.
Turmeric the Natural Anti-inflammatory Spice
Do any of you suffer with achy joints as the weather gets cooler and damp? Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. Turmeric is a spice that adds that beautiful yellow color to any dish.
You can use either freshly grated or dried powdered turmeric in this Roasted Turmeric Spiced Turkey Breast recipe. We love cooking with turmeric. If you are looking for other recipes for health please try our Turmeric Vegetable Medley , Turmeric Pork Skewers and Thai Basil Dipping Sauce, Easy Spiced Golden Milk and our Cozy Chicken Curry Soup.
Turmeric is also a warming spice along with the paprika and ginger. Around this time of year with the seasonal changes this really hits the spot. We also used cardamom and a little clarified butter(ghee) to make this bird sing.
Secret to a Moist Turkey
Just look how moist this bird is. The secret we have found is to cook our bone in turkey breast with a little turkey broth and covered for the 1st 30 minutes. Then we uncover and baste with the turmeric infused clarified spiced butter every 15 minutes until the juices run clear or the internal temperature is 165 degrees. As the turkey rests, the temperature will rise.
Additions
If you are going to get that oven going, you might as well add some vegetables around your bone in Turkey Breast for an easy one pan meal. Seasonal veggie work best like Brussel sprouts,, etc. Crispy Roasted Cauliflower and turmeric is also a delicious combo! We hope you give our Roasted Turmeric Spiced Turkey Breast recipe a try this autumn.
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Roasted Turmeric Spiced Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 4-6 pounds Turkey bone in breast
- ¼ cup ghee or clarified butter or regular butter if no dairy issues. See notes below.
- 2 teaspoon turmeric dried ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
dried ground - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
dried ground - salt and pepper
to taste - 1 teaspoon cardamom dried ground
- 3 cups seasonal vegetables
chopped (we used Brussel sprouts, potatoes and onions cut into bite sized pieces) - ½ cup chicken broth Gluten free
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degree F or 162 degrees C.
- Spray a roasting pan with cooking spray
- Place your bone in turkey breast in the roasting pan. Rub your turkey on all sides with your clarified butter (ghee) or regular butter if no dairy issues and then sprinkle with turmeric, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste and ground cardamom. (We also like to put a little ghee or butter and seasonings under the turkey breast skin. Carefully use your fingers to separate the skin from the breast meat without tearing the skin. Then, carefully with your fingers and shoving in a little ghee and seasoning under the skin)
- Add seasonal vegetables and pour chicken broth around the sides of the bone in turkey breast. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Cover your turmeric spiced turkey breast with aluminum foil and secure around edges.
- Bake for ½ hour. Remove aluminum foil from your turkey and baste turkey. Place turkey back into the oven and baste every 15 minutes until the turkey is golden brown, the internal temperature is 165 degree F and the juices run clear. Remove the turkey from the oven to rest and keep warm for 10 minutes. (cooking time will be around 1 ½ to 2 ¼ hours for a 4-6 pound bone in turkey breast)
- Carve your Turkey and enjoy!
Eha Carr says
Now, you are not going to get mad if a friend from across the Pond not entitled to your festivities filches your delightful recipe and prepares it soonest . . . ? As I have stated ere this I am not overly fond of this delightful lean and healthy meat and really should make use of it more often !! Like the use of both turmeric and cardamom . . . would probably use Asian vegetables or others coming in season during summer approaching with well over 100F temperatures here tomorrow. Turmeric: you do not have to convince me use it: I get thru' a fair few bottles of it capsule-wise every year . . . and, must really look at getting Zoom, but then I would have to get out of my kaftans and comb my hair . . . ?
HWC Magazine says
Hiya Eha! Feel free to pass on those warm breezes our way as it is currently between 35 degrees f to 45 degrees F (0-7 degrees C) here and quite windy. Those warming spices really hits the spot. Completely understand about the leaner meats as I usually prefer the legs too but the boys rule in the house and they are pretty picky. Zoom, facetime or other ways to visit with family and friends during the holidays is fantastic. We do not even care if you are still in your PJ's as we will probably be looking the same. Stay well and take care
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
We always cook a turkey breast the day after Thanksgiving for sandwiches as we travel on Thanksgiving day to be with family. Your nicely seasoned one would make great sandwiches.
HWC Magazine says
Hiya Karen, Love your idea of making a turkey just for sandwiches and such. Left overs tock, if they are any leftovers... LOL Take Care
Sandra Shaffer says
This is one tasty way to add turmeric to my diet! I love this time of year and Thanksgiving is my al time favorite meal to make, but I would make this all year long!
Robyn Gleason says
This looks so delicious, Bobbi, and I've decided to cook turkey more often rather than just the holidays. We love it so what's the point of saving it just for special times?
Love your spice combo too. I'll try this for sure 🙂
Hope you're having a fabulous week!
HWC Magazine says
Hiya Robyn! No doubt! Why wait to enjoy something so delicious and healthy for once a year. Wishing you a super weekend dear!
Tandy Sinclair says
I have just pulled a muscle in my back and Turmeric would be the perfect thing to have to hand right now. This turkey looks super moist 🙂
HWC Magazine says
Oh goodness Tandy...wishing you a speedy recovery! Yes lots of turmeric, rest and ice for you. Thank you dear and take care
Katerina says
Absolutely mouthwatering! I am sharpening my knife!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Katerina! After turkey we are coming to your house for dessert. Just thought we would put you on notice now... LOL
Gerlinde de Broekert says
I love all the spices and there is nothing better than a turkey sandwich the next day.
HWC Magazine says
You bet! Piled high turkey sandwich with all of the fixings.
Monica M. says
Okay, I'm ready for Thanksgiving! This looks great! I sometimes buy a turkey breast and roast it for dinner in the fall and winter so I'd be happy to have this any night. Your turkey breast looks so juicy and perfectly dressed for the holiday table with the brussels sprouts.
HWC Magazine says
We are ready for Turkey any day too! Why wait for the holidays to enjoy the things we love.
kitchenriffs says
Although we like dark meat and always roast a whole turkey for holiday celebrations, we often will do just the breast for meals throughout the year. Love to have leftover turkey in the refrigerator for sandwiches and such! Anyway, great dish -- and a great way to use turmeric. Thanks!
HWC Magazine says
The weather has really cooled off and actually had to put on the heat this morning. BRRRRRR....Turmeric is one of the great spices that warms you up. Thank you John it is a great little recipe for smaller gathering throughout the year.
HWC Magazine says
Smaller turkey breasts allows us to celebrate turkey day any day... With the weather turning cooler it really hits this spot with this warming spice. Thank you John!
abbethisishowicook says
This sounds like a lovely way to make turkey. To be honest I've never made one! Hubby always smokes one outside. This is one I could do all year! Thanks for that!
HWC Magazine says
Lucky you Abbe! Hope you give this quick and easier version a try for some of your smaller gatherings.
HWC Magazine says
Lucky You Abbe! I bet this dry rub would be awesome smoked too!
mimi rippee says
Great recipe! I’m making two of these this Thanksgiving and hadn’t planned how yet. Sadly, I love the dark meat, but no one else does!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Mimi! Perfect solution for those that won't eat the dark meat on the turkey. Maybe try this spice method for a whole turkey too. Wishing you a super week!