Description
This roasted turkey breast recipe features a bone-in turkey breast coated in a savory garlic and herb butter mixture, then baked to golden brown perfection. It’s a quick and easy option ideal for holiday meals or everyday dinners, delivering juicy, flavorful meat with a crispy, aromatic skin.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey and Seasoning
- 6 lb bone-in turkey breast (half breast)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
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)
Other
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make Herb Butter: In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed, creating a fragrant herb butter.
- Apply Herb Butter Beneath and On Skin: Gently loosen the turkey breast skin without detaching it completely. Spread half of the herb butter mixture evenly underneath the skin, then spread the remaining butter over the top of the turkey breast skin.
- Initial High-Heat Roast: Place the buttered turkey breast into the prepared baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until the skin just starts to brown and develop a crispy texture.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Continue baking the turkey for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Check Internal Temperature: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast. Remove it from the oven when the thermometer reads at least 160 degrees F.
- Rest the Turkey: Tent the turkey loosely with foil and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. During this time, the internal temperature will rise to a safe 165 degrees F, ensuring juicy and fully cooked meat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the roasted turkey breast with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired. Slice and serve hot, enjoying the tender, herb-infused flavors.
Notes
- The herb butter blend deeply flavors the turkey breast, enhancing its natural juiciness and creating a crispy, aromatic skin.
- Loosening the skin allows the butter and herbs to penetrate the meat, ensuring rich flavor throughout.
- Basting during roasting helps maintain moisture and intensify flavor.
- Resting the turkey after roasting locks in juices for tender slices.
- This recipe works well for holiday meals or an elegant everyday dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 399 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 506 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 88 g
- Cholesterol: 245 mg
