This delicious Rolled Turkey Breast Roulade is so easy and so very delicious!
Sliced turkey roulade garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme with blurred rustic ramekins in the background

Rolled Turkey Breast

Christmas is the time to enjoy a perfect roasted boned and rolled turkey breast.

Supermarkets often have a whole section in their freezers dedicated to turkey in various forms toward the end of the year. The whole turkeys are usually much too big unless you have a really large family or you don’t want any other meat!

A rolled turkey, on the other hand, makes your Christmas table complete, without a week’s worth of leftovers. Choosing a shop-bought turkey roulade is not that easy on a keto diet. With my easy Keto Rolled Turkey recipe, you can have an amazing homemade version.

Why You Will Love this Recipe

Low carb – There is no carb-heavy stuffing needed to make a tasty rolled turkey.

Everyday ingredients – Made with everyday ingredients found in most keto pantries.

Quick and easy – There is very little hands-on preparation, and even that is really simple.

Thermomix and Air Fryer instructions! – If you choose to follow the Thermal method, the turkey is steamed in the Thermomix, which keeps the meat tender and juicy. It is then basted and can be baked in either an oven or an air fryer. Simple!

The Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom of this post for the amount of each ingredient needed to make this easy keto rolled turkey.

A dark background with seasoned turkey breasts and the ingredients laid out around them.

Turkey breast fillets – For this boned and rolled turkey recipe, you need boneless breast fillets that weigh about 2kgs (4.5 lbs), with the skin left on.

Fresh herbs – Fresh herbs have a more delicate flavour than dried, and it is really best to use fresh herbs when roasting.

Minced garlic – freshly minced garlic will give you the best flavour.

Lemon zest – if you don’t have a zester, you can use a fine grater instead. Make sure you don’t get any of the white pith, as that part can be very bitter! The lemon zest adds a touch of freshness as well as flavour, so don’t be tempted to omit it.

Avocado oil – using avocado or extra-virgin olive oil makes this herb oil dairy-free.

Turkey or Chicken Broth – adding broth to the pan juices gives you a rich and flavourful gravy.

Glucomannan powder or xanthan gum – these thickening agents will usually be part of your keto pantry staples.

How to Make A Keto Rolled Turkey

Scroll to the bottom of this post for the full, detailed instructions to make this easy keto rolled turkey.

To Make The Turkey Roll

Step 1. Prepare a herb oil by blending the garlic, herbs, lemon zest and some of the oil.

Remove the skin from the breast and set it aside. Use a sharp knife to slice into the thick part of the breast, and open it outwards to make a large flat surface. Cover with a sheet of clingfilm and pound out into a large rectangle.

Place the turkey skin and the pounded turkey breast on some cling film. Spread the herb oil over it and season liberally.

A flattened turkey breast with a herbed paste spread over it.

Step 2. Roll the turkey tightly into a long cylinder and roll tightly enclosing in the plastic. Twist each end of the clingfilm and roll the turkey on the bench to shape into a tight cylinder. Place into the fridge and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or preferably overnight.

A cling film covered rolled roast resting on a dark kitchen bench

Step 3. After the chilling time, remove the plastic wrap and using kitchen twine, tie the breast at 1.5-inch intervals. Tuck two of the sprigs of thyme under the twine in the centre. Season generously with salt and pepper; set aside.

A rolled turkey breast secured with twine and seasoned with spices and herbs

Step 4. Place the turkey onto the baking tray. Baste with some of the remaining oil and bake for 60 minutes, basting 2-3 times after the first 30 minutes.

Bake until an internal temperature of 65.5°C/150°F is reached. Transfer the turkey to a plate and leave to rest covered for 10 minutes before slicing.

An alternate method for air fryer turkey breast. Place the trussed and rolled turkey into a pan or foil cradle that fits your air fryer. Place into the air fryer basket. Bake skin-side down at 170°C for 20 minutes. Turn over and baste with the juices. Bake for a further 15-20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 65.5°C/150°F is reached.

To Make The Gravy

Pour any pan juices into a small saucepan. Add the broth and glucomannan powder. Bring to a simmer and whisk until it thickens to a perfect keto gravy.

Sliced turkey roulade garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme

Great Keto Sides

A low carb rolled turkey can be enjoyed for Christmas, Thanksgiving and any time of the year with this easy recipe! Here are just a few of my favourite keto sides to serve with your stuffed turkey breast.

  1. Keto Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Lemon Yogurt
  2. Keto Potato Salad
  3. Low Carb Bread Rolls
  4. Keto Coleslaw
  5. Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
  6. Easy Keto Gravy (Ready in Just 5 Minutes)
  7. Low Carb Bagels
A serving plate with slices of turkey beside a half eaten piece with cutlery on a side plate

FAQs and Hot Tips

The Thermal method takes a lot longer than the conventional. Why would I want to cook it this way?

Steaming the turkey cooks it gently and keeps all the juices in, making it more tender and less likely to be dry. You still get the browned skin from baking or air frying it after steaming, so it’s the best of both!

Can the turkey be cooked from start to finish in an Air fryer?

Making a keto air fryer turkey roll is definitely possible. Use a baking tin or pan in the basket for the basting and pan juices to collect in and bake it the same as you would for the oven. The important part is making sure the internal temperature reaches the safe temp of 150°F / 65.5°C.

Do I leave the meat thermometer in the roll while it is in the oven or Thermomix?

Many meat thermometers are specially designed to be oven-safe, so they can be left in the meat while it is roasting. These would be safe to leave in the steaming attachment of the Thermomix as well.

I hate turkey. Can I make this with chicken?

Make a super-simple boneless rolled roast chicken breast if you prefer.

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Sliced turkey roulade garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme with blurred rustic ramekins in the background

Rolled Turkey Roulade

This delicious Rolled Turkey Breast Roulade is so easy and so very delicious!
5 from 64 votes!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
chilling time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Australian Keto
Diet: Diabetic
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Megan Ellam
Servings: 8 serves
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Ingredients 

Rolled Turkey

  • 1 cup (0.5 cup) fresh parsley leaves finely chopped
  • 3 cloves (2 cloves) garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons (2 teaspoons) fresh thyme two small sprigs, plus 2 extra sprigs for baking
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • (1 teaspoon) Zest of 1 lemon finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) olive oil
  • 2 kg (4.5 lb) turkey breast boneless, skin on (4.5lb)
  • Salt flakes and black pepper

Turkey Gravy

  • 1 cup (1 cup) turkey or chicken broth
  • ½ – 1 teaspoon (1.5 teaspoon) glucomannan powder or xanthan gum

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • Place parsley, garlic, thyme, lemon zest, and two tablespoons of oil into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
  • Remove skin in one piece. Set aside. Butterfly the breast careful not to slice all the way through. Cover with clingfilm and pound into a large rectangle about 2.5cm (1 inch) thick.
  • Overlap several long sheets of clingfilm slightly. Place turkey skin, skin-side down into centre and stretch out evenly. Lift breast on top and spread with herbs. Season to taste.
  • Roll tightly into a long log. Stretch skin evenly along log and tuck ends under. Twist each end of clingfilm enclosing turkey. Roll back and forth to tighten the log. Chill for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 170°C fan/190°C static (375°F). Line a baking tray.
  • Remove clingfilm; tie with kitchen string every 5cm (2inch). Transfer skin-side up to wire rack over a lined baking tray. Insert a probe if you have one. Baste with oil. Bake 60 minutes, basting 2-3 times after the first 30 minutes. Roast to internal temp of 74°C (165°F). Rest for 10-15 minutes loosely covered before slicing.
  • Pour any pan juices into a small saucepan. Add broth and glucomannan. Bring to a simmer and whisk until it thickens. Season to taste.

THERMAL METHOD

  • Place parsley, garlic, thyme, lemon zest, and two tablespoons of oil into the mixer; chop 10 sec/speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl and repeat. Set aside. Follow steps 2-4 above.
  • Remove clingfilm; tie with kitchen string every 5cm (2inch). Transfer skin-side up to steaming dish. Baste with oil.
  • Add 1 litre water to mixer; lock steamer into position; steam 45 min/120°C/speed 2.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C fan/200°C static (400°F). Line a baking tray. Transfer turkey to baking tray. Bake 20-30 minutes until browned and an internal temp of 74°C (165°F). Rest 10-15 minutes loosely covered before slicing.
  • Discard water from mixer. Add pan juices, broth and glucomannan; cook 4 min/80°C/speed 2. Extend time if needed. Season to taste.

AIR FRYER METHOD

  • After steaming the rolled turkey in the Thermomix, remove the cling film and using kitchen twine, tie breast at 1.5-inch intervals. Tuck two of the sprigs of thyme under the twine in the centre.
  • Place the trussed and rolled turkey into a pan or foil cradle that fits your air fryer. Place into the air fryer basket. Bake skin-side down at 170°C for 20 minutes. Turn over and baste with the juices. Bake for a further 15-20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 65.5°C/150°F is reached.
  • Follow the conventional or Thermal method for preparing the gravy.

Notes

Although the Thermal method takes longer than the conventional, steaming the turkey cooks it gently and keeps all the juices in, making it more tender and less likely to be dry. You still get the browned skin from baking or air frying it after steaming, so it’s the best of both!
Making a keto airfryer turkey roll is definitely possible. Use a baking tin or pan in the basket for the basting and pan juices to collect in and bake it the same as you would for the oven. The important part is making sure the internal temperature reaches the safe temp of 150°F / 65.5°C.
Many meat thermometers are specially designed to be oven-safe, so they can be left in the meat while it is roasting. These would be safe to leave in the steaming attachment of the Thermomix as well.

Your Own Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 632mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg | Magnesium: 65mg | Net Carbs: 0g
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Megan Ellam is an Australian keto recipes blogger and author of amazing keto cookbooks such as Slow Cook KetoKeto LocoThe Healthy Family Keto Cookbook and Every Day Keto.

Megan has been following a ketogenic diet since being diagnosed with insulin resistance in early 2017.

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49 responses to “Rolled Turkey Breast with Herb Stuffing”

  1. Ksenia

    5 stars
    I happen to absolutely love Turkey in all ways, but this will surely become a new favorite. So elegant and appealing!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Rolled turkey is such a great dish to serve hot or cold.

  2. Cathleen

    5 stars
    I’ve always wanted to try rolled turkey, so your recipe came at the most perfect time! Making this ASAP, thank you so much for sharing 🙂

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Enjoy it Cathleen

  3. Kathryn

    5 stars
    We loved this rolled turkey breast and the stuffing filling gave it a fun surprise and flavor. Two favorites in one dish! I will be making this again for my family.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      That is so good to hear Kathryn

  4. Dennis

    5 stars
    This recipe is definitely a keeper, My supermarket regularly carries turkey breast and I made this for the family and they absolutely loved it!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Enjoy it Dennis

  5. Chenée

    5 stars
    I love this rolled turkey recipe! The herbs and garlic are a perfect complement to the savory flavors of the turkey.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      It is so easy and tasty isn’t it

  6. Tristin

    5 stars
    This rolled turkey came out so juicy! Using fresh herbs is a must, it gives the turkey a fresh flavor!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      So good to hear Tristin

  7. Giangi Townsend

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay!

  8. Gloria

    The perfect holiday dinner recipe. Great for when you don’t want to cook the whole bird. I am sure this will be a hit with the family.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Enjoy!

  9. Ema

    5 stars
    Found via DietDoctor. Tried this Christmas and was great -really moist. Perfect size too.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      That is so cool to hear Ema. I am so happy you tried it and loved it. I also hope you find more great recipe to enjoy here.

  10. Oscar

    This rolled turkey was delicious. I made it and brought it to a family potluck and it was the first thing to go. Everyone was raving about it. Great recipe.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay! That is fabulous to hear Oscar!

  11. Addie

    5 stars
    So hearty and flavorful! Yummy!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      It is so good isnt it Addie!

  12. Marcellina

    5 stars
    This is a perfect way to have turkey without cooking a whole bird! Can’t wait to try this!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I agree Marcellina

  13. Jerika

    5 stars
    I will definitely add this roasted boneless and rolled turkey breast on my menu this coming Christmas.:) I’m sure me and my fam will enjoy this. Thanks and Happy Holidays!:)

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Happy Holidays to you too Jerika!

    2. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I hope you all love it Jerika

  14. Kayla DiMaggio

    5 stars
    This rolled turkey breast was so delicious! I loved how easy it was and it turned out great!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay!

    2. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Woohoo! Thanks for adding it to your menu Kayla

  15. nancy

    5 stars
    just coming back to let you know that everyone loved it at dinner last night!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Awesome to hear Nancy!

    2. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      That is so great to hear Nancy

  16. Alex

    5 stars
    How delicious – I love turkey, and all of the fresh herbs make this extra special.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Sweet

    2. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Glad you enjoyed it Alex

  17. Jeannie

    5 stars
    Planning to make this perfect for the Holidays but will sub chicken, this will be perfect main dish for our dinner.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      An easy swap too Jeannie

    2. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I hope you enjoyed it Jeannie

  18. Toni

    5 stars
    This is really amazing! I will definitely make it again!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Good to hear!

  19. Toni

    5 stars
    This is really amazing!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Awesomeness!

  20. nancy

    5 stars
    this is perfect and just in time for the holidays! i loved all the herby flavours

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Me too Nancy!

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