Easy Roast Turkey Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Resting time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Easy Roast Turkey Breast
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning turkey breast with a mixture of melted butter, crushed garlic, fresh chopped rosemary, and chicken seasoning to impart herbaceous and savory notes. Aromatic vegetables—carrots and onion—along with whole rosemary sprigs are placed in a baking tray to create a flavorful roasting base. The turkey sits on top, and vegetable stock is poured around without wetting the meat to keep it moist but allow browning. The initial covered roasting gently cooks the breast, preserving juiciness, while the final uncovered phase promotes caramelization and a flavorful crust. Basting with pan juices is suggested to maintain moisture and improve flavor development. Resting the meat after cooking helps distribute juices evenly.
The recipe also notes options for wrapping the breast with bacon for crispness, substituting oil for butter, and adjusting cooking time if bone-in breast is used. Monitoring the internal meat temperature is recommended for doneness. This roast pairs well with a range of side dishes, and leftovers are best served once rested.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg turkey breast
- 1 onion cut into chunks
- 2 carrot quartered
- 20 g butter melted
- 1 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
- 5 g rosemary finely chopped, fresh
- 3 prig rosemary left whole, fresh
- 125 ml vegetable stock
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5.
- In a bowl, combine 20 g Butter, 1 Garlic clove, 5 g Fresh rosemary and 1 tablespoon Chicken seasoning.
- Smother 1.2 kg Turkey breast in the butter mixture.
- In a deep baking tray, add 2 Carrots, 1 Onion and 3 sprig Fresh rosemary. Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables. Pour in 125 ml Vegetable stock, being careful to pour only over the vegetables, not the turkey.
- Cover with foil and put the oven for 50 minutes.
- Remove form the oven, baste with the juices and return to the oven, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- Wrapping the turkey breast with bacon after removing foil adds crispness and extra flavor.
- Baste the turkey once during cooking to retain moisture; avoid frequent oven openings.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, as cooking times vary by pan and turkey size.
- Adjust cooking time if using bone-in turkey breast.
- Butter can be substituted with oil if preferred.
- Rest the turkey for 10-15 minutes before carving to lock in juices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3608IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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