Roast Turkey Breast Recipe
This easy Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast is my favorite no-fuss alternative to a full-size turkey. Perfect for smaller groups or families, the result is juicy, delicious, perfectly seasoned roast turkey breast every time!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter at room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic minced (or ½ teaspoon ground garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced
- 3 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 (6 to 8- pound) turkey breast bone-in, skin-on
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil and grease the rack that goes in the pan.
- Combine the butter, garlic, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Place the turkey breast on a large cutting board. Gently loosen the skin from the breast meat and use paper towels to pat dry.
- Rub ⅓ of the herb butter mixture under the skin and stretch the skin on top of the butter. Spread the remaining butter all around the turkey, including the bottom and insides.
- Place it on the prepared pan and bake for 2 ½-3 hours, basting it every 30-45 minutes. Optional: If there aren’t a lot of pan drippings, baste it with ¼ cup of chicken broth until the drippings start to accumulate.
- Once the skin turns golden brown, cover the breasts with aluminum foil to prevent them from burning.
- Once the turkey's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees f as measured by an instant-read thermometer, remove it from the oven. Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving with slices of fresh oranges, fresh sprigs of thyme, rosemary, and sage for garnish if desired.
Notes
Keep leftover turkey breast stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 98g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 275mg | Sodium: 1898mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg
