Turkey Crown

5 from 2 votes

How to cook a turkey crown for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year. Roasted moist meat when you don't want to bake a whole turkey.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked, bone in, moist, oven, roasted, turkey breast, turkey crown

Servings:

Author: Justine

Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F. Put soft butter in a bowl and add salt, dried basil, and thyme leaves. Mix the butter with the herbs to make a soft spreading paste. Rinse the turkey crown and pat skin dry with paper towels. Carefully separate the skin from the breast and lift it up.
Spread under the skin with butter, using a third of the total amount made. Slice the orange into thin slices (about 1/2 inch thick) and place under the skin. Four pieces will be enough, flat and then pull skin back down to cover meat.
Brush the turkey crown all over with the remaining herb butter and salt. Place in a high side roasting or casserole dish. Pour 1/2 cup of water or broth in the bottom.
Drizzle the turkey with 1/2 of your orange juiced and place the remaining sliced oranges around the breast. Carefully cover the baking dish with foil and place in the oven.
Bake for 1 hour 40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes at an increased temperature of 400 F to obtain a golden crust on top.
To check if it is ready, puncture the skin and if clear meat juice comes out, the turkey is ready. Use a meat thermometer into the thickest portion and ensure it has reached a safe temp of 165 F.
Remove, put foil back on top to rest for 15 minutes, then lift and slice, serve.