The 11 Best Turkey Breast Recipes

Turkey breast offers the flavor of turkey without a refrigerator full of leftovers. Whether it is for a small holiday gathering or just an everyday meal, these recipes for turkey breast are the best for whatever the occasion. The best part is that turkey breast can be cooked using all the different methods you might want to try for a whole turkey, so you can experiment with grilling, smoking or even deep frying the bird.

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Deep-Fried Turkey Breasts

The Spruce

If you want to experiment with deep-fried turkey breasts this is a great recipe to start out with. You won't need all the oil or commitment for a 3 or 4-pound turkey breast, but you'll still have a great fried turkey.
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Three Ingredient Crock Pot Turkey

The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

Thanksgiving in a slow cooker? Yes, it is possible! Don't spend the holiday stuck in the kitchen—this set-it-and-forget-it recipe helps to free up oven space for more side dishes or freshly baked pie. This three-ingredient crock pot turkey is hands down, the easiest way to cook a turkey.
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Classic Roast Turkey Breast

The Spruce

A classic roast turkey breast is the traditional centerpiece to a Thanksgiving feast. This recipe calls for only four ingredients to help season the bird, making it an easy option for novice cooks.
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Grill-Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast

The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

This recipe for a grill-roasted turkey breast is both simple and flavorful. The secret is to keep the temperature low enough to allow the inside to get cooked before the surface dries out.

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Orange-Glazed Turkey Breast

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

This orange-glazed turkey breast recipe incorporates both orange and ginger flavors, which pair beautifully with a side of cranberry sauce.
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Air Fryer Turkey

The Spruce Eats / Leah Maroney

Brined turkey breasts gets crispy and delicious while remaining moist and flavorful in an air fryer. It's a great way to "fry up" enough turkey for four people.
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Pan-Seared Turkey Breast With Lemon

The Spruce

A zesty take on turkey calls for thinly sliced cutlets and is cooked in a cast iron skillet. The best part? This pan-seared turkey breast with lemon dish takes a mere ten minutes to make.
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Grilled Turkey Breasts

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This is a definite change from the traditional roasted turkey. These delicious goat cheese stuffed grilled turkey breasts couldn't be more flavorful.

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Turkey-Breast Roulade With Mushroom Stuffing

The Spruce / Katarina Zunic

A savory roulade is a thinly sliced piece of meat spread with a tasty filling, rolled and tied to create an eye-catching dish, perfect for cooks who want to add a little flair to their holiday meal without the hassle of the whole bird. This turkey-breast roulade with mushroom stuffing recipe makes for an irresistible stuffing.
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Chipotle Turkey Breasts

The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

These chipotle turkey breasts are slow roasted and basted in a fantastic sauce. You'll enjoy just how tender and full of flavor these turkey breasts are.
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Smoked Honey-Glazed Turkey Breast

The Spruce / Regarding BBQ, Inc.

This smoked honey-glazed turkey breast is tender and sweet. The long smoking time allows it to be more flavorful and moist, so keep it low and slow.

Step-By-Step Instructions for How to Stuff and Roast a Turkey Breast