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Quick Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast – Easy 30-Minute Recipe

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A quick and easy 30-minute recipe for tender turkey breast with a sweet-tart cranberry orange glaze. Perfect for weeknights when you need something special without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless turkey breast
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 large navel orange (zest and juice)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Zest the orange carefully, avoiding the white pith, to get about 1 tablespoon of zest. Cut the orange in half and juice it to get about 1/4 cup of juice.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, honey, and chicken broth. Stir until the honey dissolves.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Place the turkey breast in the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Push the turkey to one side of the pan and add the butter and minced garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the broth mixture, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the fresh cranberries, orange zest, and thyme sprigs. Stir everything together.
  7. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Nestle the turkey breast back into the sauce, spooning some of the liquid over the top. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  8. After 15 minutes, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey. Cook until it reaches 160°F (71°C). If not there yet, cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  9. Once the turkey reaches 160°F, remove it from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5-7 minutes.
  10. While the turkey rests, turn the heat under the skillet to medium-high. Let the cranberry orange sauce simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove the thyme sprigs.
  11. Slice the turkey breast against the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange on a platter and spoon the warm cranberry orange glaze generously over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip the resting step; it allows juices to redistribute. For even cooking, pound the turkey breast to uniform thickness. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness at 160°F (71°C).

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