Description
Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast is a flavor-packed holiday centerpiece, infused with a vibrant herb butter, visually stunning and bursting with savory, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
- 3–5 pound bone-in or boneless turkey breast
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and place the turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan.
2. Prepare Herb Butter: In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Coat Turkey: Lightly brush the turkey breast with olive oil, then rub most of the herb butter under the skin of the breast and the rest over the skin for full coverage.
4. Roast: Place the turkey breast on the rack and roast until the internal temperature at the thickest part reaches 165°F, about 60-90 minutes depending on the size of your turkey. Baste the turkey occasionally with the pan juices for extra flavor and moisture.
5. Rest and Serve: Once the turkey is cooked through, remove it from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Slice and serve your Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast with your favorite holiday sides.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked turkey every time.
Regularly basting the turkey with pan juices helps to keep the meat moist and creates a beautifully crisp, golden-brown skin.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg