What You Need:
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 (1.5 lb.) skinless turkey breast
- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. barbecue sauce, divided
- 1/4 C water
How to Make It:
- Place the oven temperature on 350 and allow the oven to preheat while preparing the turkey breast.
- Spray a square glass baking dish with a non stick cooking spray on the bottom only.
- Place the garlic powder, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
- Use a fork and pierce each side of the breast 25 times as deep as the fork tongs can reach.
- Rub the turkey breast with the olive oil being sure to completely cover the turkey.
- Rub the garlic powder mixture on the turkey.
- Spoon 2 tbsp of the barbecue sauce over the turkey.
- Put the prepared turkey into the glass dish.
- Pour the water into the dish being careful not to pour it over the turkey.
- Bake 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
- Remove the turkey and spoon the remaining barbecue sauce over the top.
- Allow the turkey to stand 15 minutes before slicing.
Serves 4
Piercing the turkey breast with fork tines allows the seasoning to blend in the interior meat. This gives the meat a great flavor and will help in keeping it moist during roasting.