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Honey Baked Turkey Recipe

Copycat Honey Baked Turkey (from Honey Baked Ham) is our favorite way to cook juicy turkey breast for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Chill Time8 hours
Total Time10 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For the Turkey

  • 3 pounds boneless turkey breast
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ stick

For the Glaze

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ stick
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

The Day Before...

  • Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
    3 pounds boneless turkey breast
    overhead view of ingredients for honey baked turkey breast.
  • In a small dish, combine the salt, poultry seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey breast.
    1½ teaspoons kosher salt, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Wrap the turkey breast in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
    rubbed turkey breast wrapped in plastic wrap on a white plate.

The Day Of...

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Place the turkey breast in a baking dish.
  • Melt the butter and rub it over the turkey.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    butter poured over honey baked turkey in a white baking dish.
  • Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.
  • While the turkey is roasting, make the glaze. In a saucepan, combine the honey, butter, white wine, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
    ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons white wine, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Turn heat to medium-high until it starts to bubble. Then, reduce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    glaze in a saucepan.
  • When 30 minutes has passed, remove the turkey from the oven and spread ⅓ of the glaze over the turkey. If the skin is becoming too brown, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
    a basting brush brushing glaze over honey baked turkey breast in a baking dish.
  • Roast for another 30 minutes. Remove the turkey from the oven and spread with ⅓ of the glaze.
  • Continue roasting for the remaining 15 minutes.
  • Check the temperature at the meatiest part to ensure it has reached 165°F.
  • Spread the remaining glaze over the turkey.
  • Loosely cover the turkey with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Notes

  • Don't skip the overnight chill in the refrigerator; it enhances the flavor immensely!
  • Grab the chart to find out how long it takes to roast turkey breast. Estimate 15-20 minutes per pound.
  • Make sure the turkey is fully cooked to 165°F internally at the thickest point.
  • Be sure to let the turkey breast rest covered with foil for 15 minutes to lock in the juices.
Storage: Store honey baked turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5pounds | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1272mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg