Roast Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

⏱️ 1h 35m 👥 6 servings 📊 Hard
American dinner
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Nutrition per Serving
285
Calories
36g
Protein
1g
Carbs
14g
Fat

Juicy turkey breast roasted to perfection with a flavorful garlic herb butter, making for an elegant and easy centerpiece perfect for a holiday dinner or special gathering.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 (3-pound) boneless turkey breast, skin-on
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
  3. 3Gently loosen the skin from the turkey breast. Rub half of the garlic herb butter under the skin and the remaining butter over the top.
  4. 4Brush the turkey breast with olive oil and place it in a roasting pan.
  5. 5Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Baste once or twice with pan juices.
  6. 6Let the turkey breast rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Flavor Nectar on flavornectar.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.