Juicy and succulent, this roasted turkey breast is packed with garlicky and herby flavor! A simple recipe that delivery tender results.
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Easy Roasted Turkey Breast
Although classic on the Thanksgiving table, sometimes a whole roasted turkey feels to daunting to tackle any other time of the year. This roasted turkey breast delivers the same delicious results in a fraction of the time! Read on to learn how to make the easiest roasted turkey breast!
How To Make A Roasted Turkey Breast
Prepping a bone-in turkey breast is a relatively easy task, but the first thing to ensure is that your turkey breast is completely thawed before you cook it! If your turkey breast is frozen, this will mean the bird will cook unevenly, which will only result in frustration for the cook (and those being served!). Thawing your turkey breast could take a few days: make sure you plan in advance!
Ingredients
- 6.5-7 pound bone-in turkey breast
- Butter
- Garlic
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Sage
- Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- White Wine
The Steps
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Remove turkey breast from its packaging and rinse under cool water. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a roasting pan with a rack.
In a medium bowl, combine butter, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash this mixture until a paste forms.
Use your fingers to loosen the skin on the turkey breast, and spread the paste in between the skin and the mat of the turkey. Reserve a small amount to rub all over the exterior of the turkey as well. Pour white wine in the bottom of the pan.
Roast the turkey for about 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted in to the meatiest part of the turkey. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before carving and arranging on a platter, surrounded by fresh herbs and citrus slices.
What To Serve With Roasted Turkey Breast
Lightened Up Creamy Mashed Potatoesor Brown Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
- Simple Green Salad
Wine (Soave or Pinot Noir would be great!)
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The Easiest Roasted Turkey Breast
Equipment
- Roasting Pan with rack
Ingredients
- 6.5-7 lb whole bone-in turkey breast
- 4 Tbsp butter, room temperature
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup dry white wine
Instructions
- First and foremost, ensure your turkey breast is completely thawed and not frozen. Note that this will take several days in the refrigerator if it is currently frozen! Remove turkey from the refrigerator 30 minutes in advance.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place turkey breast on a rack set inside a large roasting pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine butter, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash this mixture until a paste forms.
- Use your fingers to loosen the skin on the turkey breast, and spread the paste in between the skin and the mat of the turkey. Reserve a small amount to rub all over the exterior of the turkey as well. Pour white wine in the bottom of the pan.
- Roast the turkey for about 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted in to the meatiest part of the turkey. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before carving and arranging on a platter, surrounded by fresh herbs and citrus slices.
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