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Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe - This delicious turkey breast recipe makes tender, juicy roast turkey with golden, crispy skin! Just minutes to prep with a few ingredients, or make ahead! Roast turkey breast comes out perfectly every time in less time than roasting a whole turkey!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 38 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1 (4 to 5-pound) turkey breast with skin on
- 3 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the oven. Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Prep the turkey breast. Place the turkey breast onto a 12-inch skillet. Brush the turkey all over with the melted butter and then sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.
- Roast the turkey breast. Roast the turkey until the thickest part of the turkey breast reaches 165ºF when tested with an instant read thermometer, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Rest before slicing. Remove the turkey from the oven and tent with foil to rest for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve. Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board to slice before serving.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions:
- Prepare the recipe according to the recipe instructions.
- Allow it to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Serve cold or rewarm and serve.
- Storage Tips:
- To store. Place the completely cooled turkey leftovers into an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Serve cold or reheat and serve.
- To freeze. Place completely cooled turkey into an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight when ready to serve. Then serve cold or reheat and serve.
- Recipe Variations:
- Garlic Butter Roasted Turkey Breast - Use two cloves of minced garlic and mix with four tablespoons of softened butter (leave out the melted butter), salt, and pepper. Spread the butter mixture on the breast and bake as directed.
- Herb Roasted Turkey Breast - Use one tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary, one tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme, four tablespoons of softened butter (leave out the melted butter), salt, and pepper. Spread the butter mixture on the turkey and bake as directed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
38kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
0.2g
(0%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
5mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
133IU
(3%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.03mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.