Lemon Turkey Breast Recipes

LEMON-HERB TURKEY BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 F.
• Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. I spray the roasting pan rack with nonstick cooking spray.
• Stir together garlic, mustard, chopped herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice until combined.
• Gently pull back the skin from the meat and rub about 1/2-2/3 of the mixture directly on the meat. Spread the rest of the mixture evenly on the skin.
• Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan, and place the quartered lemon into the cavity.
• Roast the turkey for about 2 hours, or until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest areas of the breast.
• If the skin starts to get too dark, tent some aluminum foil over it.
• Remove from the oven, and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

LEMON-HERB TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, parsley, onions, garlic, mustard and seasonings; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1 cup marinade into a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Line the bottom of a large shallow roasting pan with foil. Drain and discard marinade; place turkey on a rack in prepared pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes with reserved marinade. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.,

LEMONY TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Remove skin from turkey. Pat turkey dry with paper towels; spray with cooking spray. Place breast side up in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Squeeze half of the lemon over turkey; sprinkle with lemon pepper and garlic salt. Place lemon halves under turkey. , Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 5-7 hours. Remove turkey and keep warm. Discard lemon., For gravy, pour cooking liquid into a measuring cup; skim fat. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Gradually stir in cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

LEMON-GARLIC TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Line bottom of a greased 6-qt. slow cooker with three-fourths of the lemon slices. Place turkey over lemons, breast side up. Mix parsley, garlic, lemon zest, pepper seasoning and salt; rub over turkey. Top with remaining lemon slices. Cook, covered, on low until turkey is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove turkey from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for sauce; serve with turkey.

LEMON-HERBED TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings. Spread under turkey skin. , In a small bowl, combine remaining lemon juice and oil; set aside. , Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°; basting every 15-20 minutes with lemon mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin before carving.

LEMON-BASIL TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Cut carrots and celery into 2-in. lengths; cut onions into wedges. Place in a roasting pan; add broth and water., In a small bowl, combine the basil, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Place turkey breast over carrot mixture. Place lemon slices over skin., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing turkey. Serve with vegetables.

LEMON TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray;.
• heat for 30 seconds.
• Add turkey;.
• sprinkle with lemon pepper.
• and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until browned and no longer pink in center.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, mixing well.
• Add to pan and cook until heated through. Garnish with parsley.

LEMON HONEY TURKEY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Place tenderloins in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour half the sauce over turkey. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with remaining sauce. Remove turkey to a plate and keep warm., Transfer drippings to a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Serve sauce over turkey.

LEMON PEPPER TURKEY BREAST (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Sprinkle turkey with lemon pepper. Place turkey breast halves, meaty sides down in a 5 quart crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and clook for 5 hours. Remove turkey to platter, reserving cooking liquid in cooker. Set turkey aside and keep warm.
• Combine flour and water in a saucepan , stirring with a whisk unti blended. Gradually add reserved cooking liquid, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thick, stirring ocassionaly.
• Serve turkey with gravy.