The Best Easy Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Brining Time
1 d
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Total Time
1 d 1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
188 kcal
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Cuisine
American
The Best Easy Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
Description
This roasted turkey breast recipe starts with a 7-pound bone-in breast that is patted dry and generously coated with softened butter both on the surface and under the skin. The butter is seasoned with Italian herbs, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. The cavity is stuffed with aromatics such as onion slices, garlic cloves, thyme sprigs, and thin citrus slices to impart fragrant flavors during roasting.
The turkey is roasted at 350 degrees Fahrenheit on a metal rack with chicken broth added to the pan for moisture. It is tented with foil for the first 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning, then basted occasionally with the remaining butter mixture. The turkey roasts for about 1 to 1.5 hours until a thermometer inserted in the thickest meat reads 165°F and juices run clear, producing a juicy, flavorful roast with a golden crust.
After roasting, tenting the bird before carving allows juices to redistribute for moist slices. This turkey breast pairs well with traditional sides and can be an excellent centerpiece for small holiday meals or family dinners without the need to roast a whole bird.
Ingredients
- 1 7 lb. turkey breast giblets removed, bone-in
- 1 butter stick
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt pink variety
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Optional Aromatics:
- 1 onion medium, chopped into large slices
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 orange sliced thin, or lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degress.
- Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
- Generously rub turkey breast with softened butter - rub butter all around turkey, and carefully lift up skin to rub butter under turkey skin, too.
- Stuff turkey breast cavity with aromatics.
- Add chicken stock to the bottom of roasting pan.
- Coat turkey breast with herbs and spices.
- Place turkey on metal rack in roasting pan or over a baking sheet.
- Tent turkey loosely with foil for first 30 minutes of roasting time.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour; baste turkey breast with remaining butter mixture occasionally.
- Roast around 1-1 1/2 hours, until the juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, not touching bone, reads 165 degrees.
- Tent with foil for at least 10 minutes before carving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 833mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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