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Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
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This Oven Roasted Turkey Breast recipe delivers a juicy, tender, and flavorful main dish that is simple to prepare with minimal ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it features fresh herbs, garlic, and a crispy golden skin. Healthy, lean, and versatile, it also creates wonderful leftovers for sandwiches, salads, or soups.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 fresh, boneless, skin-on turkey breast (about 2 to 3 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepping the Turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin. Gently loosen the skin without tearing it to allow seasonings underneath. Rub olive oil all over and under the skin to help with browning and flavor infusion.
  2. Seasoning: Generously sprinkle salt, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon zest over the entire turkey breast. Tuck fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs underneath the skin and around the meat to release fragrant, earthy aromas during roasting.
  3. Roasting: Place the turkey breast on a rack inside a roasting pan. Dot the surface with small pieces of butter to add moisture and promote a golden color. Roast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 60 to 75 minutes, occasionally basting with pan juices or additional melted butter to keep the meat juicy and flavorful.
  4. Resting: When the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 160°F (71°C), remove it from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute evenly, ensuring each slice is tender and moist.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; pulling the turkey at 160°F lets residual heat finish cooking.
  • Resting the turkey prevents juices from spilling out, preserving moistness.
  • Carefully loosening the skin allows deeper penetration of seasoning and herbs.
  • Don’t skip basting to achieve a flavorful golden crust.
  • Fresh herbs create more vibrant flavor than dried.

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