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Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs
This roasted turkey breast is coated in a savory garlic and herb butter, then baked to golden brown perfection. The perfect quick and easy option for a holiday meal or everyday dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 399 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 lb bone in turkey breast I use a half breast
- 5 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sage leaves finely minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary leaves finely minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves finely minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- rosemary sprigs for garnish optional
- 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.
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Notes
- Rub the butter mixture on top of the turkey skin and under the turkey skin.
- You can use a fresh or frozen turkey for this recipe. Just make sure to thaw the turkey before roasting it.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees F before serving the meat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Protein
88g
(176%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
245mg
(82%)
Sodium
506mg
(21%)
Potassium
1002mg
(29%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
3.6mg
(4%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% 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.