Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Name: Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 5 to 7 guests (4 to 5 if you want leftovers)
Ingredients: 6 to 7 pound whole, bone-in turkey breast; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 2 teaspoons finely-grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 cup chicken stock, turkey stock, or water; 1 cup dry white wine; kosher salt and black pepper

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Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings
5 to 7 guests (4 to 5 if you want leftovers)
Calories
764 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Orion Daniels

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This juicy roasted turkey breast with herb compound butter is a beautiful alternative to a whole turkey for a holiday dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 to 7 pound whole, bone-in turkey breast (defrosted)*
8 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons finely-grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic powder (OR 1-2 large garlic cloves, pressed in a garlic press or grated on a microplane**)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup chicken stock, turkey stock, or water
1 cup dry white wine , divided
kosher salt and black pepper

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Instructions

Let turkey breast sit at room temperature (70 degrees F) for an hour before roasting. Trim any excess skin. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a flat or V-rack in a large roasting pan.
Stir together softened butter, herbs, lemon zest, garlic powder (or fresh garlic), onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until combined.
Use your fingers to gently loosen the area between the turkey meat and skin. Be careful not to tear the skin. Using a spoon, divide 2/3 of the herb butter between each breast half, placing it under the skin. Press on the outside of the skin to distribute it evenly across the meat.
Pat the outside of the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the remaining butter all over the skin. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the turkey on the rack and pour 1/2 cup stock and 1/2 cup white wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.*
Roast for 30 minutes. Pour remaining 1/2 cup wine over the top of the turkey breast. Reduce oven to 325 degrees F and continue roasting until the temperature in the thickest part of the meat, away from the bone, registers 160 degrees F (60-90+ minutes, depending on your oven and the size of the turkey breast). Baste the turkey occasionally with the pan juices and keep and eye on the color - if it's getting too golden, loosely cover it with foil.
Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes (temperature will rise to 165 degrees F). Carve and serve.

Notes

*If using a brined, self-basting, or kosher turkey breast, reduce the salt in the butter mixture to 1/4 teaspoon and be light-handed with the amount of salt you sprinkle on the outside of the skin.
If the breast has a pop-up timer, don't remove it, but use an instant-read thermometer instead to determine doneness.
**Garlic powder lends less pungency to the recipe than fresh cloves. If you prefer a more prominent garlic flavor, substitute 1-2 large coves, pressed/finely-grated.
***If desired, you can nestle two large peeled, quartered onions, a few lemon halves, and a few heads of garlic (trim off the top to expose the cloves and drizzle with a little olive oil) around the turkey breast in the roasting pan. I like to use the roasted lemons and garlic for garnish (plus, roasted garlic is delicious spread onto artisan bread!)

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.2recipe Calories 764kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 90g (180%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 290mg (97%) Sodium 827mg (34%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5to 7 guests (4 to 5 if you want leftovers)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 764 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.2recipe
Calories	764kcal	38%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	90g	180%
Fat	41g	63%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	290mg	97%
Sodium	827mg	34%
Potassium	41mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	665IU	13%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	16mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%