This Chipotle Turkey Breast Roast is your answer to stress-free holiday cooking! Easy, quick, and 100% scrumptious. Plus, it has an irresistible smoky flavor that you’re going to love!!
Chipotle Turkey Breast Roast Recipe
We’re into November, which means the fast-approaching holidays are making their way to the forefront of people’s minds. So I thought it was the perfect time to share with you this Chipotle Turkey Breast recipe, which I have done for the last two years, and it has been a big HIT every time.
This recipe is perfect for so many reasons, especially if you’re only cooking for a few people and don’t want to cook a whole turkey and end up with tons of leftovers. It’s also great if your family only likes white meat.
This Chipotle Turkey Breast is juicy, tender, and packed full of flavor.
Chipotle Marinade/Sauce
The chipotle marinade/sauce is delicious! Just with a few ingredients, you can turn your boring turkey into a hot fiesta.
How? Chipotle peppers in adobo enhance the turkey meat with an irresistible smoky heat that you are going to love, and Chicken Flavor Granulated Bouillon adds a delicious Latino touch with its blend of tomato, chicken flavors, onions, parsley, and spices. Check out my Ultimate Guide to Cooking With Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce.
Whole Turkey Alternative for the Holidays
We all know that when the big day comes, we can use all the help we can get, especially when that help means spending more time with our ones than slaving in the kitchen; that is why this Chipotle Turkey Breast Roast is your answer to a stress-free holiday cooking.
It’s easy and quick to make, with minimal prep, no need for brining, same taste as the traditional turkey breast.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE CHIPOTLE TURKEY BREAST ROAST?
When it comes to cooking turkey breast roast, I’ve found that keeping things simple is the way to go. There’s no need for brining or a dry rub, just a handful of ingredients.
You’ll need:
- Turkey Breast Roast:
- Cilantro leaves to garnish (optional)
For the Chipotle Marinade:
- Orange juice
- Chili chipotle adobo
- Granulated chicken bouillon (I used chicken with tomatoes bouillon)
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Brown sugar
HOW TO COOK A TURKEY BREAST ROAST
If you buy a frozen Butterball Turkey Breast Roast, the packet says that it can be cooked from frozen, but I prefer thaw it in the refrigerator. This is how I cook it:
- Let the turkey breast roast thaw in the refrigerator.
- The night before the big event, prepare the chipotle marinade/sauce and let the roast marinade overnight.
- Remove the turkey from the marinade 1 hour before roasting. Strain the marinade and transfer it to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sauce becomes thick, about 8 -10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency. Remove from heat and reserve.
- Bake the turkey to an internal temperature of 165º F, brushing the turkey with the sauce during the cooking process for about 1 1/2 – 2 hours. Once it’s done, cover it with aluminum foil and let it stand for about 10 -15 minutes before cutting.
USE A WHOLE TURKEY BREAST INSTEAD
Yes, you can! If you decide to use a whole turkey breast, plan ahead because it needs to be completely thawed before cooking. Follow the same steps: marinade the night before and remove from the marinade 1 hour before roasting.
- Bone-In Turkey Breast: cook at 375° F or until the thickest part of the meat registers 160° F, about 15-20 minutes per pound. Cover the top with a piece of foil if the top starts to brown too much. Once it’s done, cover it with aluminum foil and let it stand for about 10 -15 minutes before cutting.
- Boneless Turkey Breast: cook at 375° F or until the thickest part of the meat registers 160° F, about 12-15 minutes per pound. If the top start to brown too much, cover it with a piece of foil. Once it’s done, cover it with aluminum foil and let it stand for about 10 -15 minutes before cutting.
Side Dish Recipes and desserts to Complete your holiday feast!
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Easy Green Bean Casserole
- BEST Eggless Cornbread
- Soft No Knead Eggless Dinner Rolls
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Cranberry Salad
- Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
- Easy Eggless Pecan Pie
- Easy Eggless Pumpkin Pie
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Chipotle Turkey Breast Roast
Ingredients
- 1 Turkey Breast Roast (3 lb approx)
- leaves Cilantro to garnish (optional)
Chipotle Marinade:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 Chili Chipotle Adobo + 1 tablespoon of the sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated chicken bouillon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Place all marinade ingredients in a mini food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour marinade into a large Ziploc bag. Add the turkey breast, close the bag and shake to combine. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour up to overnight.
- Remove the turkey from marinade 1 hour before roasting. Strain the marinade and transfer to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until sauce becomes thick, about 8 -10 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency. Remove from heat and reserve.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil to easy cleaning.
- Bake the turkey to an internal temperature of 165º F, brushing the turkey with the sauce during the cooking process, for about 1 1/2 – 2 hours. Once it’s done, cover with aluminum foil and let it stand for about 10 -15 minutes before cutting.
- Serve with the remaining chipotle sauce.
- Bone-In Turkey Breast: cook at 400°F or until the thickest part of the meat registers 160° F, about 15-20 minutes per pound. Cover the top with a piece of foil if the top starts to brown too much. Once it’s done, cover it with aluminum foil and let it stand for about 10 -15 minutes before cutting.
- Boneless Turkey Breast: cook at 400°F or until the thickest part of the meat registers 160° F, about 12-15 minutes per pound. Cover the top with a piece of foil if the top starts to brown too much. Once it’s done, cover it with aluminum foil and let it stand for about 10 -15 minutes before cutting.
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Originally posted in November 2016, photos replaced in November 2019 and post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe.
Roasting heat way too high. I had a blackened hockey puck after just 20 minutes. Disregard the recipe and roast at 350F. DO NOT baste with the sauce until the last 15 minutes or you’ll end up with charcoal crusted slab of bird.
Hello GJF! I am sorry this recipe didn’t work for you. Every oven is different so baking times always have to be taken with a grain of salt. Oven thermostats can be wildly off and that will all affect baking time. I would recommend using an oven thermometer to make sure it’s working properly.
Other variables should also be taken into account, such as what type of turkey breast you used, bone-in or boneless, thickness, etc. Thanks for trying my recipe though.
This looks amazing!! I love La Morena peppers, this is a great idea to use the chipotle one!
Definitely going to share this recipe with my turkey eating friends! I’m a vegetarian but live for chipotle and am trying to figure out how I can recreate this recipe with our thanksgiving tofurkey!
Hi Melissa, I think you could make the marinade and then reduce in the stovetop until thick. It will make a great sauce for your tofurkey. Hope you give a try!
This turkey looks delicious and the addition of the chipotle is a great idea thanks for your participation in this campaign ~ client
Oh wow. That looks really good. What a great alternative for Thanksgiving dinner!
Oh my! I need to try this as soon as possible! It looks really amazing! Perfect for the Holidays!
Your chipotle turkey breast looks really good. What a perfect alternative for Thanksgiving dinner for people who like spicy food and who might not want to roast a whole turkey.
Chicken breast is a delicious and versatile menu item. This recipe sounds like something quite interesting and tasty.
This turkey looks delicious! I never would have thought to make it spicier like this.
This looks delicious! I have never used this before but the flavor looks amazing!
I love adding some heat to my meals. This turkey breast does look delicious. Any leftovers would make an amazing sandwich.
We love everything spicy! This will be a nice addition to our Thanksgiving brunch! Thank you for sharing it!
I love chipotle flavor. This would be a perfect meal for my family. I am excited to give it a try.
This looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try this on the weekend. I already have a turkey breast in the freezer I can try.
That looks AMAZING!!! I am usually not a spicy food person but this looks too good to pass up!
We love all things spicy! This will be a nice addition to our Thanksgiving spread.
My hubby loves chipotle…I’m sure this turkey would be right up his ally! I need to add this to next week’s menu!
That sounds absolutely amazing. I love to cook up turkey breasts to put on sandwiches, and I think this recipe will be perfect for that.