Description
Instant Pot Turkey Breast is a game-changer for your holiday feasts or weeknight dinners! This juicy, flavorful turkey breast, infused with warm spices and herbs, cooks to perfection in under an hour. Say goodbye to long oven times and hello to tender, mouthwatering turkey that impresses every time. Perfect for sandwiches or salads as leftovers, this recipe is a versatile must-have in your culinary arsenal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless turkey breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the turkey breast dry and rub with olive oil.
- Mix garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper; season the turkey generously with the mixture.
- In the Instant Pot on sauté mode, heat olive oil and sear the turkey breast skin-side down for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the turkey and add chicken broth and lemon juice to the pot.
- Return the turkey to the pot, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes followed by a natural release of 10-15 minutes.
- Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg