Roasted Turkey Breast
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
481 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Roasted Turkey Breast
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This Roasted Turkey Breast recipe with flavorful Herb Butter is easy to make and always turns out tender, juicy and flavorful. Serve it drizzled with the best pan juices!
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces butter softened (1 1/2 sticks or 3/4 cup)
- 3 garlic minced (about 1 tablespoon, cloves
- 1 tablespoon rosemary finely chopped fresh
- 1 tablespoon thyme finely chopped fresh
- 2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons sage finely chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon optional, zest
- sea salt to taste, or kosher salt
- black pepper ground
- 6-7 pounds turkey breast bone-in, skin-on (fresh or fully thawed)
- 1 onion peeled and cut into big chunks, large
- 2 carrot peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 celery cut into chunks, ribs
- 1 fennel bulb cut into thick slices (about 1/2 inch thick), optional
- 1/2 cup turkey broth or more if needed, or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Move the oven rack one level below the center.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, herbs and lemon zest and season the mixture with some salt and ground black pepper.
- Rinse and pat dry the turkey breast with paper towels inside and out.
- Using the back of a regular spoon or with your fingers, gently loosen the skin from the meat. Be careful not to tear the skin so the flavored butter doesn’t sip out when roasting.
- Season the Turkey: Season the inside of the cavity with salt and ground black pepper. Smear about half of the herb butter underneath the skin, then smooth the skin back down and spread the remaining butter evenly over the skin. Season the turkey breast all over with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Place the onions, carrots, celery, fennel (if using) and broth in a roasting pan large enough to accommodate the turkey breast comfortably. Place a rack over the veggies. If you don’t have a rack, simply place the turkey directly on top of the veggies.
- Place the turkey breast, skin side up on the roasting rack. Roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest and meatiest parts of the breast. If the skin is over-browning, cover the breast loosely with aluminum foil.
- Rest: When done, remove from the oven and allow to rest for about 10 - 15 minutes loosely covered with aluminum foil. Slice and serve with pan juices.
Notes
- You can use a roasting pan or a lightly greased 9x13 baking pan.
- Cooking times will vary depending on the size and weight of the turkey. Turkey needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit when checked with a meat thermometer.
- You can make this recipe with boneless turkey breast although the cooking time will need to be adjusted. A boneless turkey breast is usually half of the breast while a bone-in breast is a full breast.
- If the roasting pan gets dry you can add additional broth.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
72g
(144%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
223mg
(74%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
214mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3174IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 72g | 144% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 223mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3174IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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