Tender, succulent, and flavorful turkey breast cooked in the Instant Pot and ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings : 6servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 55 minutesmins
Ingredients
For The Turkey Breast
4poundboneless turkey breast, completely thawed
3tablespoonsolive oil, divided
1tablespoonchopped poultry fresh herb mix of rosemary, sage, and thyme
1tablespoonsweet or smoked paprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonsalt
1 teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
½teaspoonchili powder,or to taste
½teaspoononion powder
1cupchicken broth
1whole garlic head, cut in half, crosswise (optional)
2sprigsfresh thyme,optional
For The Gravy
turkey drippings
chicken broth
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
Instructions
For The Turkey Breast
Drizzle a little olive oil over the turkey breast and rub it all around; set aside.
Combine the herbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and onion powder in a small mixing bowl; generously season the turkey breast with the seasoning blend, rubbing it all around.
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the remaining olive oil to the Instant Pot and heat it up.
Add the turkey breast to the Instant Pot and sear on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the turkey from IP and set aside.
Add a cup of chicken broth to the Instant Pot and scrape up all the browned pieces with a wooden spoon.
Add halved head of garlic to the chicken broth, as well as the sprigs of fresh thyme.
Add the Instant Pot's trivet or wire rack to the IP, and place the turkey breast on top of it. Close the lid and follow the manufacturer's guide for instructions on how to seal it closed.
Set your IP to the manual setting and set the timer for 24 minutes on High Pressure.
Let pressure release naturally (NPR) for 10 minutes before releasing the rest of the pressure.
Set your oven Broiler to HIGH.
Remove the lid from the Instant Pot and transfer the turkey breast to a roasting pan or baking dish and let stand for 5 minutes.
Then, put the roasting pan in the oven and Broil for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on top. Watch it closely so it doesn't burn.
Remove the turkey from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for 15 minutes before cutting. If there's butcher twine or net around the turkey breast, remove it before slicing.
For The Gravy
In the meantime, take the turkey drippings from the Instant Pot and pour them into a measuring cup through a mesh sieve; discard all the large pieces and only keep the liquid. Add chicken broth to the turkey drippings to make 2 cups of liquid.
Return the inner pot to the pressure cooker and set to Sauté.
Add the butter and let it melt. Then whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute while constantly whisking.
Whisk in the 2 cups of liquid; continue to whisk and cook until the gravy is thickened and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Transfer the gravy to a gravy boat and serve it with the turkey.
Turkey Breast: Always start with a fully thawed turkey breast, and for this recipe, opt for a boneless turkey. Bone-in turkey breast will need to cook longer. For every pound of bone-in turkey breast, cook in the Instant Pot for 7 minutes with a 12-minute NPR. So for a 4-pound bone-in turkey breast, set the timer to 28 minutes and then do a 12-minute natural pressure release.
Slow Cooker Method: Place the seasoned turkey breast in the slow cooker. Set to low and cook for 5 to 6 hours. Ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of at least 155˚F using a thermometer. Broil the turkey in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes. After removing from the oven, allow the turkey to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Rest After Cooking: Always allow the turkey to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Storage: Leftover turkey can be refrigerated for up to 5 days if sealed in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it before reheating.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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