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Herbed Roast Turkey Breast
Roast turkey breast is an easy way to enjoy turkey without having to roast a whole bird. This easy recipe comes out tender and juicy every time, making it the ideal dinner for any night.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ to 3 ½ pounds boneless turkey breast
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil or as needed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage or ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- salt and black pepper
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth or as needed
Instructions
- Remove the turkey breast from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Tie the turkey breast (if it's not tied or in a net already). If it is already in a net, leave it in the net to cook. Dab the outside dry with a paper towel.
- Brush the turkey breast with olive oil. Generously sprinkle with herbs, salt, & pepper.
- Place the turkey breast in a small casserole dish and nestle onions (and extra herbs if desired) alongside the turkey.
- Roast the turkey breast uncovered for 30 minutes. Add enough broth to cover the bottom of the dish, about 1 cup.
- Continue roasting for 30 to 60 minutes or until the temperature in the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F. Estimated cook times are listed below.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- Herbs: I use a combination of parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Most stores sell a "poultry pack" of herbs so you don't have to buy them individually.
- Cooking Times
- Cooking time will vary based on shape and size of the turkey breast. Make sure the internal temperature of the thickest part reads 165°F. Check the turkey early to ensure it doesn't overcook. Remove it from the oven about 5-10 degrees early as it will continue to cook as it rests. Remove from the hot baking pan to rest.
- Drippings or juices can be used to make gravy, add additional chicken or turkey broth if needed. We use this recipe for gravy. Since there isn't much fat in a turkey breast, we thicken it with cornstarch for this recipe.
- Bone-In Turkey Breast: This method works with bone-in turkey breast. Preheat oven to 425°F and cook for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F. Cooking time will need to be increased slightly. (6lbs bone-in turkey breast will need about 2 to 2.5hrs).
- Store leftover turkey breast in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- 2 lb Turkey Breast - roast for 60 to 70 minutes.
- 5 lb Turkey Breast - roast for 75 to 85 minutes.
- 3 lb Turkey Breast - roast for 90 to 105 minutes.
- 4 lb Turkey Breast - roast for 2 hrs to 2 hrs and 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
199
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
413mg
(17%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 413mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.