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Best Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Green Beans One-Pot Recipe

This one-pot recipe delivers a flavorful spice-rubbed turkey breast paired with tender green beans for a complete, easy-to-prepare meal.
The turkey is infused with bold seasonings and roasted to perfection, while the green beans are cooked in the skillet with drippings for added flavor.
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Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Salting 1 day
Total Time 1 day 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Global
Servings 6 to 8 people

Equipment

  • 12-inch oven-safe skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey:

  • 1 6- to 7-pound bone-in whole turkey breast
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Green Beans:

  • 1 large shallot sliced thin
  • 2 pounds green beans trimmed
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

Prepare the Turkey:

  • Using kitchen shears, cut through ribs along the vertical fat line at the back of the breast to remove excess fat.
  • Combine 2 teaspoons of salt with five-spice powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and cardamom in a bowl. Gently loosen the skin of the turkey and rub 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture under the skin, leaving it attached. Rub the remaining mixture inside the cavity. Refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours.

Roast the Turkey:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325°F. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and arrange it breast-side up in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Tuck ribs under the breast for stability.
  • Brush the skin with melted butter and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the top. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 130°F, about 1 to 1 ¼ hours.

Crisp the Skin:

  • Remove the skillet from the oven, increase the temperature to 500°F, and return the turkey. Roast until the skin is browned and crisp, and the breast reaches 160°F, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer the turkey to a carving board and rest for 30 minutes.

Cook the Green Beans:

  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet. Add sliced shallot and cook over medium heat until softened, about 1 minute. Add green beans, water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Toss to combine, cover, and cook over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Finish the Green Beans:

  • Uncover and increase the heat to medium. Cook until the water evaporates and green beans are slightly caramelized, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve:

  • Carve the turkey and serve with the green beans on the side.
Keyword Easy holiday turkey recipe, One-pot turkey recipe, Roasted turkey with green beans, Skillet turkey dinner, Spice-rubbed turkey breast
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