Roast Turkey Breast (Herbed Garlic Butter)
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Roast Turkey Breast (Herbed Garlic Butter)
Description
The recipe highlights a whole bone-in turkey breast seasoned with softened butter blended with garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. By loosening the skin and spreading the herb butter underneath and on top, the poultry retains moisture and absorbs aromatic flavors during roasting at 325°F. The skin crisps to a golden brown while the interior cooks evenly.
After roasting until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached and a resting period where the temperature rises to 165°F, the turkey is sliced off the bone for serving. This method provides tender, flavorful slices suitable alongside various side dishes customary for roast poultry.
Frozen turkey breasts require ample thawing time. The herb butter eliminates the need for brining or basting. Pre-seasoning the breast the day before is a useful make-ahead strategy.
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ½ pound) turkey breast whole bone-in
- ½ cup butter softened at room temperature, unsalted
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 teaspoons rosemary finely chopped fresh
- 2 teaspoons thyme finely chopped fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Make the herb butter. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the turkey breast. With your fingers, gently loosen the skin from both halves of the turkey breast. Spread half of the butter mixture under the skin, all over the turkey breast, then smooth the skin and spread the remaining mixture evenly on top of the skin. Place the turkey breast in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Roast. Roast the turkey breast uncovered for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer reaches 160°F (71°C) when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest, covered with foil, for 15 minutes (the temperature will rise to 165°F (74°C).
- Slice. Slice the turkey away from the breast bone, then slice it crosswise on a cutting board.
- Serve. Serve the turkey breast with your favorite sides. See a bunch of delicious ideas in the post above!
Notes
- Allow approximately 24 hours of thawing time per 5 pounds if using frozen turkey breast.
- Brining or basting is unnecessary due to the moisture retained by the herb butter applied under and over the skin.
- Pre-season the turkey breast the night before roasting to save preparation time on cooking day.
- Aim for an internal temperature of 160°F when roasting; rest covered for 15 minutes to allow temperature rise to 165°F and juices to redistribute.
- Serving size is about 6 ounces (170 grams) of cooked turkey meat per person.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 506IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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