The Easiest Roasted Turkey Breast
Juicy and succulent, this roasted turkey breast is packed with garlicky and herby flavor! A simple recipe that delivery tender results.
Servings: 6 servings
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.
Notes
Recipe slightly adapted from Barefoot Contessa