Description
A juicy and flavorful slow‑cooked turkey breast infused with citrus and herbs, finished under the broiler for a crisp skin.
Ingredients
- 6‑7 pound bone‑in turkey breast, skin intact
- 2 oranges, quartered (or 1 orange + 1 lemon)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fine sea salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup low‑sodium chicken broth (or stock; apple cider optional)
Instructions
- Remove any packaging from the turkey breast and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Place the quartered oranges (or citrus) and sprigs of fresh thyme and rosemary into the bottom of a large slow cooker insert.
- Drizzle the turkey breast with olive oil. Sprinkle with the chopped thyme, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub these seasonings into the skin.
- Place the seasoned turkey breast into the slow cooker, on top of the citrus and herbs.
- Pour the chicken broth (or stock) around the turkey breast (not over it, to not wash off seasonings).
- Cover with the lid and cook on **Low** for 5 to 7 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
- Once done, remove the turkey from the slow cooker and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for about 20 minutes.
- To crisp the skin, transfer the turkey (or just the breast portions) under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Be careful not to burn it.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can prep the turkey ahead and keep it refrigerated before cooking.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked turkey breast (in a freezer‑safe container) for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- If using a boneless turkey breast, cook time may be shorter — start checking earlier.
- You may cook on **High** if short on time (approx. 3–4 hours), but **Low** gives better results.
- Use the drippings from the slow cooker as a base for turkey gravy.
- Ensure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate the breast comfortably.
Nutrition
- Calories: 457 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 167 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Protein: 60 g
- Cholesterol: 176 mg
