A whole turkey isn’t always the answer- especially when you’re cooking for a smaller Thanksgiving table or just want turkey for dinner without dealing with a 15-pound bird.
These turkey breast recipes include everything from classic roasted turkey and stuffed turkey breast to grilled, herbed and flavor-packed options, so you can choose the method that works best for your meal.
Not sure which one to make? Start with the quick guide below based on cooking method, flavor and crowd size.
| Turkey Breast Recipe | Cooking Method | Flavor | When to Make It |
| Orange Sage Turkey Breast | Oven | Citrus & sage | Elegant holiday dinner |
| Stuffed Turkey Breast | Oven | Savory, herbs | Classic Thanksgiving |
| Herb Mayo Turkey Breast | Oven | Savory, herbs | Classic Thanksgiving |
| Spicy Honey Turkey Breast | Grill | Sweet, spicy | Nontraditional |
Orange Sage Turkey Breast with Creamy Sherry Sauce
Turkey Breast with Stuffing
Herb Mayonnaise Roast Turkey Breast Recipe
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
Spicy Honey Grilled Turkey
Apple Pecan Smoked Turkey Breast
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Instant Pot Turkey Breast
Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Stuffed Turkey
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Smoked Turkey Breast
Chef Tips for Juicy Turkey
No one likes a dry turkey breast. Here are my best tips to make sure yours stays juicy:
- Don’t overcook
- Use a thermometer
- Brine when appropriate
- Add fat such as butter or mayo under/on the skin
- Let it rest before carving
- Slice against the grain
- Don’t carve immediately
Perfect Thanksgiving Sides
The turkey is covered, now you need the sides to go with it. From traditional to unique, these sides are the best.
Turkey For a Smaller Group
Thanksgiving is going to look different this year for a lot of people. With social distancing in place, that might mean smaller gatherings than usual.
And while turkey is the star of almost all Thanksgiving dinners, a whole turkey is a LOT of meat. Especially for a small group of people. And unless you want leftover turkey for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the foreseeable future, we need another solution!
That’s where these turkey breast recipes come in! The average turkey breast serves about 4 people, which makes it the perfect for small gatherings.
Bone-In Turkey Breast
Most recipes for a boneless turkey breast can easily be swapped for a bone-in and that means you have the opportunity to make stock.
Don’t throw away the carcass! This is a great time to make homemade turkey stock which can be used in any recipe calling for vegetable or chicken stock and freezes well.
