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Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast Recipe

Easy turkey breast recipe

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6-7 pound bone-in turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic  about 3 cloves
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves1
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt²
  • 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth3
  • 1 lemon quartered

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  2. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. I spray the roasting pan rack with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Stir together garlic, mustard, chopped herbs, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice until combined.
  4. Gently pull back the skin from the meat and rub about 1/2-2/3 of the mixture directly on the meat. Spread the rest of the mixture evenly on the skin.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan, and place the quartered lemon into the cavity.
  6. Roast the turkey for about 2 hours, or until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest areas of the breast.
  7. If the skin starts to get too dark, tent some aluminum foil over it.
  8. Remove from the oven, and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • This blend of herbs is commonly sold together as a poultry blend. 
  • Or 1/2 tablespoon of table salt. You can also substitute an equal amount of sea salt in place of the kosher salt. 
  • Or chicken stock.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 59g (118%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 176mg (59%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Potassium 770mg (22%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 59g 118%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 176mg 59%
Sodium 486mg 20%
Potassium 770mg 16%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.