Cider Roasted Turkey Breast
Cider Roasted Turkey Breast delivers 83g protein and 615 calories per serving — the single-highest protein option for dinner prep. Three servings finish on the stovetop quickly, giving you two full days of protein-dominant meals from one batch. Lean poultry at this protein level accelerates fat loss while protecting muscle during cuts.
Ingredients
- •Turkey Breast, Bone-In, Skin-On(1134g)
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •Sage, Fresh(5g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(5g)
- •3/4 tsp salt ($0.03)
- •Apple, Granny Smith
- •Yellow Onion
- •Apple Cider, Unfiltered(120g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place the butter, sage, rosemary, thyme, and salt in a small bowl and mix them together until they form a paste.
- 2Pat the split turkey breast dry with a paper towel, then use your hand to separate the skin from the breast meat, leaving it intact on the sides, and creating a pocket to fill with the herb butter. Spread about 1/3 of the butter herb mixture under the skin. Spread the remaining herb butter on top of the skin and all over the exterior of the turkey breast.
- 3Slice the apple and onion into wedges. Sprinkle the apple and onion wedges in the bottom of a casserole dish, then place the seasoned turkey breast on top. Pour 1/2 cup apple cider into the bottom of the casserole dish.
- 4Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and roast the turkey for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Begin to check the turkey after 1 hour. If the top begins to brown too much before the internal temperature reaches its mark, cover the turkey with foil as it bakes (I did not need to do this). Make sure to test the temperature in the thickest part of the breast, without touching bone.
- 5Let the turkey breast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve the roasted apples and onions along with the sliced breast and spoon the drippings over top.
Nutrition — Per Serving
615
calories
83g
protein
45g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 6.7g
- Sodium
- 277 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.7g
3 servings per batch · ~443g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cider Roasted Turkey Breast have per serving?
Each serving provides 83g of protein and 615 calories with 45g fat and 7g carbs. This is among the highest protein-per-serving options in the PrepForge library.
How long does Cider Roasted Turkey Breast take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 3 servings on the stovetop, making it efficient for smaller households or meal prep rotations where you're preparing dinner for 2-3 days at once.
Is Cider Roasted Turkey Breast good for muscle gain?
At 83g protein per serving, this recipe is purpose-built for muscle gain phases where hitting 180-220g daily protein intake is the priority, providing substantial protein in a single meal.
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