Juicy Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Name: Juicy Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2.5-3 kg 5-6 lb single turkey breast , NOT BRINED; 150 g unsalted butter; 4 large garlic cloves; 1 tbsp EACH finely chopped fresh sage, rosemary leaves, thyme leaves and parsley; 1 brown onion; 1 head of garlic; 3 sprigs rosemary, 8 sprigs thyme; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 as needed Chicken broth/stock, for topping up; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce

Enjoy a perfectly tender and flavorful turkey breast without the stress of roasting a whole bird. This slow cooker method infuses the meat with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, finished under the broiler for irresistibly crispy skin.

Servings8 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time360 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

5-6 lb single turkey breast , NOT BRINED
2.5 kg
unsalted butter
150 g
large garlic cloves
4
EACH finely chopped fresh sage, rosemary leaves, thyme leaves and parsley
1 tbsp
brown onion
1
head of garlic
1
sprigs rosemary, 8 sprigs thyme
3
all-purpose flour
0.3 cup
Chicken broth/stock, for topping up
1 as needed
salt
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
cooking oil
1 tbsp
dark soy sauce
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, four minced garlic cloves, and one tablespoon each of finely chopped fresh sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Mix until well combined.

Prep the Turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Carefully loosen the skin from the meat by sliding a tablespoon between the flesh and skin, creating a pocket for the butter without tearing the skin.

Apply the Butter: Slather about two-thirds of the herb butter mixture directly under the skin. Rub the remaining butter over the entire outer surface and the underside of the breast.

Season: Generously sprinkle the turkey with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. At this stage, you can refrigerate the turkey overnight for deeper flavor or proceed immediately to cooking.

Set up the Slow Cooker: Place the halved onion and the head of garlic (cut in half horizontally) at the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker to act as a trivet. Place the turkey on top, skin-side up, and top with the fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs.