Limoncello-Glazed Turkey Breast (Printable Version)

Juicy turkey breast finished with a sweet, zesty Limoncello glaze for vibrant Italian-inspired flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey

01 - 1 (3 to 4 pounds) boneless turkey breast, skin-on
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Aromatics

05 - 1 lemon, zested and halved
06 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed
07 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
08 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

→ Limoncello Glaze

09 - 1/4 cup Limoncello liqueur
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
02 - Rub the turkey breast evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
03 - Place the turkey breast skin-side up on a rack inside a roasting pan. Stuff lemon halves, smashed garlic, thyme, and rosemary underneath the breast.
04 - Roast uncovered for 45 minutes.
05 - In a small saucepan, combine Limoncello, honey, butter, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes. If desired, mix cornstarch with 1 teaspoon water and stir in; cook one minute more. Remove from heat.
06 - Brush the turkey breast generously with the Limoncello glaze after 45 minutes. Repeat glazing every 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 30 to 40 minutes more. Tent loosely with foil if skin browns too rapidly.
07 - Allow the turkey to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze drizzled on top.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Festive Italian-inspired flavors
  • Gluten-free and suitable for most diets
02 -
  • Always check liqueur and packaged ingredient labels for possible allergens.
  • The recipe contains alcohol (Limoncello) and dairy (butter).
03 -
  • Add a splash of white wine to the roasting pan for extra depth.
  • Substitute chicken breast for turkey for a smaller gathering.
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