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Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs recipe offers a flavorful and juicy turkey breast perfect for a comforting meal. The turkey is coated with a fragrant butter herb mixture, roasted to golden perfection, and basted to ensure tenderness. Ideal for holiday dinners or anytime you crave a classic roasted turkey, this simple yet delicious recipe highlights fresh sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley for a savory herb crust.

Ingredients

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Turkey and Herb Butter

  • 6 lb bone-in turkey breast (half breast)
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced sage leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Garnish and Others

  • Rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the turkey from sticking during roasting.
  2. Prepare Herb Butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a fragrant herb butter mixture.
  3. Apply Herb Butter: Loosen the skin from the turkey breast carefully without tearing. Spread half of the herb butter underneath the skin, directly on the meat, and spread the remaining half evenly on top of the turkey breast skin. This allows the herbs and butter to penetrate and flavor the meat deeply.
  4. Initial Roast: Place the turkey breast in the prepared baking dish. Roast at 450 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until the skin begins to brown and crisp.
  5. Lower Temperature and Continue Roasting: Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Continue roasting the turkey for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
  6. Check Doneness: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast. The turkey is ready to come out of the oven when the thermometer reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  7. Rest the Turkey: Remove the turkey from the oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes; during this time, the internal temperature will rise to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), ensuring the turkey is safely cooked and juicy.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the turkey breast with optional rosemary sprigs for a fresh herb aroma and serve hot.

Notes

  • Rub the butter mixture both under and over the turkey skin for maximum flavor infusion.
  • Both fresh and frozen turkey can be used; ensure frozen turkey is completely thawed before roasting.
  • Using a meat thermometer is essential to verify that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F to ensure safety and optimal juiciness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (around 6 oz)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 0.5 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/roasted-turkey-breast-with-garlic-and-herbs-recipe/