Limoncello Glazed Turkey Breast (Printable Version)

Juicy turkey breast infused with lemon, herbs, and a bright Limoncello glaze for a flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey

01 - 1 (3–4 lb) boneless turkey breast, skin-on
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
04 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Aromatics

05 - 1 lemon, zested and halved
06 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed
07 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
08 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

→ Limoncello Glaze

09 - ¼ cup Limoncello liqueur (60 ml)
10 - 2 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
13 - ½ tsp cornstarch (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
02 - Rub turkey breast all over with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
03 - Place turkey breast skin-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Stuff cavity underneath with lemon halves, smashed garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
04 - Roast turkey uncovered for 45 minutes.
05 - Combine Limoncello, honey, butter, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until slightly thickened, about 4–5 minutes. For thicker glaze, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tsp water, stir in, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
06 - Brush turkey breast liberally with glaze after 45 minutes. Repeat glazing every 15 minutes for an additional 30–40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - If skin browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil to prevent burning.
08 - Let turkey rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with remaining glaze.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Lively citrus glaze elevates classic roast turkey
  • Gluten-free and fits a special occasion or Sunday dinner
02 -
  • Limoncello brings a sweet citrus accent but also contains alcohol—some evaporates but not all
  • This recipe is gluten-free as written, but always check packaged ingredients for hidden gluten
03 -
  • Let turkey rest before slicing so juices redistribute
  • For extra depth, add a splash of white wine to the roasting pan along with the aromatics
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