Description
This Roast Turkey Breast recipe offers a flavorful and juicy main dish, perfect for holiday gatherings or special dinners. With a butter and herb mixture of garlic, rosemary, and thyme, the turkey breast is roasted to golden perfection, delivering tender, aromatic meat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey
- 1 (6 ½ pound) whole bone-in turkey breast
Butter Herb Mixture
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for roasting the turkey breast evenly.
- Prepare Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, finely chopped fresh rosemary, finely chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Butter the Turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Gently loosen the skin over the breast portion and spread about half of the herb butter mixture underneath the skin, directly onto the meat. Then, spread the remaining butter mixture evenly over the outside of the skin to coat the turkey thoroughly.
- Roast the Turkey Breast: Place the prepared turkey breast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast without touching the bone. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the Turkey: Remove the turkey breast from the oven and tent it loosely with aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for 15 to 20 minutes to let the juices redistribute, ensuring the meat stays moist and tender.
- Carve and Serve: After resting, carve the turkey breast into slices and serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Make sure to use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Letting the turkey rest after roasting is crucial for juicy meat.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted or supplemented with dried herbs if fresh is unavailable, but reduce quantities by half.
- If the skin browns too quickly, cover with foil to prevent burning.
Keywords: roast turkey breast, herb butter turkey, garlic rosemary turkey, Thanksgiving turkey breast, holiday turkey recipe