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Roast Turkey Breast (Herbed Garlic Butter)
This easy roasted turkey breast is just what you need for an intimate holiday dinner. It comes out of the oven perfectly moist and tender, with flawlessly crispy skin! Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ½ pound) whole bone-in turkey breast
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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!
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Notes
- Serving size: About 6 ounces (170g) turkey meat.
- If buying frozen turkey breast, remember to allow plenty of time for thawing — about 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey.
- There's no need to brine the turkey beforehand or baste the turkey while roasting (though of course you can if you'd like), as the herb butter mixture keeps the turkey breast moist as it cooks in the oven.
- Make-ahead tip: You can pre-season your turkey breast the night before and bake it the next day to save some time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.03g
(0%)
Vitamin A
506IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% 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.