High Protein Honey Glazed Turkey
Elevate your holiday or weeknight dinner with this High Protein Honey Glazed Turkey recipe—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. Featuring tender turkey breast marinated in a glossy honey-soy glaze and infused with garlic, fresh ginger, and rosemary, this dish delivers a restaurant-quality experience that's packed with high protein. The turkey is baked to perfection, ensuring a juicy, golden-brown finish, while a luscious homemade glaze made from pan drippings adds an extra burst of flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time of under an hour, this recipe is both simple and impressive, ideal for health-conscious food lovers and busy home cooks alike. Serve it with roasted vegetables or quinoa for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Keywords: honey glazed turkey, high-protein turkey recipe, easy turkey dinner, holiday turkey ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Turkey breast
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and olive oil.
Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger, then add them to the honey mixture. Stir in the lemon zest and rosemary, blending until well combined.
Place the turkey breast in a baking dish and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Pour the honey glaze over the turkey, ensuring it is evenly coated. Use a brush or spoon to cover all sides.
Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish to prevent the turkey from drying out.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and caramelized.
Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, transfer the juices from the baking dish into a small saucepan.
Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then whisk it into the saucepan with the juices.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened to a glaze consistency.
Serve the sliced turkey with the thickened glaze drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 690 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 9190 mg | 400% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.7 g | ||
| Protein | 270.5 g | 541% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2753 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
