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Roasted turkey breast, sliced and garnished with fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme.

Roasted Turkey Breast

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole or half bone-in turkey breast about 3-4 pounds
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh sage chopped

Instructions
 

  • Begin by thawing your turkey breast if it's frozen. Allow 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey to thaw in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and sage to create your herb butter.
    Mixing softened butter with minced garlic and fresh herbs for roasted turkey breast.
  • Prepare the turkey breast by removing any packaging and patting it dry with paper towels. Season the outside lightly with additional salt and pepper.
    Patting a raw turkey breast dry with paper towels in a baking dish.
  • Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast and spread a generous amount of the herb butter underneath, covering the meat evenly. Apply the remaining herb butter over the outside of the turkey breast.
  • Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet, and position it in the center of the oven.
    Seasoned raw turkey breast in a roasting pan for roasted turkey breast.
  • Roast the turkey breast for 15–20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured at the thickest part of the breast.
    Raw turkey breast for Roasted Turkey Breast, covered with herb butter in a baking dish.
  • Once cooked, remove the turkey breast from the oven and tent it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
    Roasted turkey breast with herbs in a white baking dish, resting in pan juices.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 236mgFiber: 0.2g
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