Servings
Font
Back
0 from 45 votes

Roast Turkey Breast with Lemon and Oregano

This roast turkey recipe is amazingly simple. Cook it ahead of time, then let it sit in a lemon marinade all day and reheat it just before serving. Genius!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 445 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 3-4 pound boneless fresh turkey breast
  • 2 cups Swanson Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 lemon , juiced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Place turkey in a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Place the turkey breast skin side up on the rack and pour the Swanson chicken broth and white wine over the turkey. Squeeze the lemon juice over the turkey breast and set in the pan alongside the turkey to roast.
  3. Season the turkey generously with kosher salt and pepper and roast until turkey has come to an internal temperature of 165ºF, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  4. Remove the turkey and lemon halves from the pan, reserving the juices, and let rest for 10 minutes. Discard the lemon halves.
  5. Slice the turkey thinly and add to a deep sided serving platter or 9x12-inch baking dish.
  6. Add the olive oil and oregano to the reserved juices and whisk to combine. Pour the reserved juices over the turkey and serve immediately or at room temperature.

Notes

  • This recipe could work equally well with leftover turkey. Just simmer the Swanson chicken broth, wine and lemon juice in a saucepan for 45 minutes to an hour then add the olive oil and oregano and pour over warmed up turkey.
  • If you’re having a hard time finding a fresh turkey breast, a defrosted version should work fine. Follow package for cooking times.

Nutrition Information

Calories 445kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 147mg (49%) Sodium 351mg (15%) Potassium 700mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 24IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 445

% Daily Value*

Calories 445kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Potassium 700mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 24IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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