Barbecue Spice Rubbed Turkey Breast Better Homes And Gardens Recipe

Ingredients for Barbecue Spice Rubbed Turkey Breast Better Homes And Gardens

• Turkey Breast Halves
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Barbecue Spice Rubbed Turkey Breast Better Homes And Gardens

1. Thaw turkey completely if frozen.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Lightly coat a large shallow roasting pan and rack with cooking spray.
4. In a small bowl, combine: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Place turkey breast halves, bone-side down, on the roasting rack in the prepared pan.
6. Carefully loosen the skin from the turkey breast, starting at the breastbone and working your way out, leaving the skin attached at the top.
7. Evenly spread the spice mixture under the loosened skin, covering the breast meat completely.
8. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast, ensuring it doesn't touch the bone.
9. Roast uncovered on the lower rack of the oven for 20 minutes.
10. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
11. Continue roasting for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the thermometer registers 170°F (77°C), the juices run clear, and the turkey is no longer pink. Baste the turkey with pan juices occasionally.
12. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, loosely tent the turkey breast with foil to prevent burning.
13. Remove turkey from oven and let stand, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing.
14. Place the sliced turkey breast on a platter and serve immediately with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce.