1 Dutch Oven braiser, skillet, roasting pan, or other oven-safe skillet
1 Chef's knife
1 Small bowl
1 Whisk
Ingredients
5-½lbfresh turkey breast
3tablespoonCajun seasoning
1tablespoonkosher salt
2teaspoonblack pepper
5garlic cloves
½onion (1 small onion or ½ medium onion)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Slice onion and add it to your Dutch oven in a single layer then add the fresh whole garlic.
Rinse your turkey breast in cold water and pat dry thoroughly with clean paper towels.
Combine all seasonings and oil in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Pour Cajun mixture over turkey breast, and gently rub over entire breast and underneath the skin. To rub under skin, use your fingers to gently lift and create space to allow for seasoning.
Place in preheated oven and after 1 hour use your instant read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Use this time to gauge how much longer your turkey breast will need to cook to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. (It's important that you pay attention to prevent it from overcooking).
Before placing your turkey breast back into the oven, baste the entire breast with the pan juices. Then place back into oven and continue to cook until the breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. (NOTE: Pay attention to the internal temperature prevent it from overcooking and becoming dry).
When done, remove your turkey breast from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
To prevent overcooking, use an instant read meat thermometer.
Cook at a fairly low temperature to also prevent dryness.
Cook to minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees to prevent dryness.
For more flavor, purchase turkey breast with skin-on.
Allow your breast to reach room temperature before cooking.
Before adding Cajun mixture, thoroughly pat dry your turkey breast with clean paper towels.