Description
This Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs is a flavorful and juicy main course perfect for family dinners and holiday celebrations. Infused with a fragrant blend of fresh herbs and garlic butter, this recipe ensures a tender and aromatic turkey breast with a golden, crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey
- 6 lb bone-in turkey breast (half breast)
Herb Butter Mixture
- 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
Additional
- Cooking spray
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the turkey from sticking.
- Make Herb Butter Mixture: In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend all the herbs and seasonings.
- Apply Butter Under and On Skin: Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast without tearing it. Spread half of the herb butter mixture underneath the skin, ensuring even coverage. Then spread the remaining butter mixture on top of the skin.
- Initial High-Heat Bake: Place the prepared turkey breast in the baking dish. Bake it at 450 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until the skin just begins to turn golden brown.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Continue roasting the turkey for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices to keep the meat moist.
- Check Internal Temperature: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast. Remove the turkey from the oven when the thermometer reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Rest and Finish Cooking: Cover the turkey loosely with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. During resting, the internal temperature will rise to the recommended 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), ensuring safe consumption.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired, and carve the turkey breast to serve warm.
Notes
- Rub the butter mixture both on top of the turkey skin and underneath it for maximum flavor and moisture.
- You can use either a fresh or fully thawed frozen turkey breast for this recipe.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F for safe and juicy results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 lb turkey breast)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
