Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
399 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs
Description
Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs showcases a bone-in half turkey breast prepared with a seasoned butter rub made of minced garlic and a blend of fresh herbs including sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. The method starts by loosening the turkey skin and distributing half of the butter herb mixture underneath it, with the rest spread on top. Initially roasting at 450°F encourages the skin to develop a light golden-brown color. Then the oven temperature is lowered to 350°F, allowing the turkey to finish cooking gently with occasional basting using pan juices to maintain moisture.
The result is a turkey breast with a crisp, herb-infused crust and juicy meat inside. Using a meat thermometer ensures the turkey is safely cooked to at least 165°F before resting to allow juices to redistribute. This recipe pairs well as a centerpiece for a holiday or family dinner, served sliced alongside traditional sides.
Ensure the turkey is fully thawed if previously frozen and use a meat thermometer for accuracy on doneness. Resting the meat covered after roasting allows the internal temperature to equalize and the meat to retain moisture when carved.
Ingredients
- 6 lb turkey breast I use a half breast, bone in
- 5 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sage finely minced, leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary leaves finely minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme finely minced, leaves
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- rosemary optional, sprigs for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the butter, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Loosen the skin of the turkey breast. Spread half of the butter underneath the skin of the turkey, and the other half of the butter on top of the turkey breast.
- Place the turkey in the baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until skin has just started to brown.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices.
- Check the temperature of the turkey by inserting a thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The turkey can come out of the oven when the thermometer registers at least 160 degrees.
- Cover the turkey with foil and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until thermometer registers at least 165 degrees F.
- Garnish with rosemary and serve.
Notes
- Apply the herb butter mixture both under the skin and on top for full flavor penetration.
- A fresh or fully thawed frozen turkey breast can be used for this recipe.
- Use a meat thermometer to verify the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Protein | 88g | 176% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 1002mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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