Description
Succulent herb-roasted turkey breast invites home cooks to embrace festive flavors with minimal effort. Rosemary, thyme, and garlic infuse each tender slice, promising a memorable centerpiece you’ll savor alongside roasted seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 lbs (2.7 kg) bone-in turkey breast
- 5 tbsps (75 mL) butter, softened
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sage leaves, finely minced
- 1 tbsp thyme leaves, finely minced
- 1.5 tsps rosemary leaves, finely minced
- 2 tbsps parsley, finely minced
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 450°F (232°C) and coat a large baking dish with non-stick spray, creating a perfect roasting environment.
- Herb Infusion: Craft an aromatic butter blend by thoroughly mixing softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until uniformly combined.
- Skin Preparation: Delicately detach the turkey breast skin, creating a subtle pocket for the herb butter without compromising the skin’s integrity.
- Seasoning Application: Generously massage half the herbed butter underneath the loosened skin, then lavishly coat the exterior surface, ensuring comprehensive flavor penetration.
- Initial Roasting: Position the seasoned turkey breast skin-side up in the prepared dish and roast at 450°F for 15-20 minutes, developing a golden, crisp exterior.
- Temperature Reduction: Lower the oven to 350°F (177°C) and continue roasting for approximately 1 hour, periodically basting with pan juices to maintain moisture and intensify flavor.
- Temperature Monitoring: Utilize a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) in the breast’s thickest section.
- Resting Phase: Shield the roasted turkey with aluminum foil, allowing it to rest for 10-15 minutes, which enables temperature stabilization and ensures juicy, tender meat.
- Serving Presentation: Adorn with fresh rosemary sprigs and slice against the grain, creating an elegant and flavorful centerpiece.
Notes
- Prep Skin Carefully: Gently separate turkey skin without tearing to create a perfect butter pocket for maximum flavor infusion.
- Monitor Temperature Precisely: Use a reliable meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and prevent overcooking, which can dry out the meat.
- Basting is Critical: Regular basting every 20-25 minutes helps maintain moisture and develops a rich, golden-brown exterior with deep flavor complexity.
- Resting Matters: Letting the turkey rest under foil allows juices to redistribute, ensuring each slice remains incredibly tender and succulent when served.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg