Roasted Turkey Breast
A flavorful roasted turkey breast enveloped in rich herb butter, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 whole or half bone-in turkey breast (or boneless)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Thaw the turkey. If your turkey breast is frozen, plan ahead and thaw it in the refrigerator, allowing 24 hours of thawing time for every 5 pounds.
- Bring to room temperature. After thawing, remove the turkey from the fridge about 20 minutes before you start cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Make the herb butter by combining softened butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
- Season the turkey breast with salt and pepper.
- Apply the herb butter underneath the skin of the turkey breast and all over the outside.
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan or baking dish.
- Roast at 325°F (165°C) for about 14–15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the turkey for at least 15 minutes before carving.
- Carve and serve the turkey breast slices to your family.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness and avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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