Oven-Roasted Citrus-Glazed Turkey Breast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A tender turkey breast baked with a sweet and tangy citrus glaze, perfect for a festive Christmas dinner. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs turkey breast, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs turkey breast
1/2 cup, fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup, fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, melted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves until combined and fragrant.
Step 2: Pat the 3 lbs turkey breast dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary.
Step 3: Place the turkey breast on a roasting rack set inside a baking pan. Brush the turkey skin thoroughly with the citrus glaze mixture.
Step 4: Roast the turkey breast for 50 minutes, basting with the citrus glaze every 15 minutes to build a sticky, caramelized coating.
Step 5: During the last 10 minutes of roasting, brush 2 tbsp melted butter over the turkey skin to enhance browning and crispiness.
Step 6: Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 165°F. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.