Description
Succulent Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast brings Mediterranean flavors to your holiday table. Rosemary, thyme, and garlic infuse tender meat with classic aromatic depth, ensuring a memorable centerpiece for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) bone-in turkey breast
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sage leaves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, finely minced
- 1.5 teaspoons rosemary leaves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely minced
- Rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) butter, softened
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Thoroughly preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius) and generously spray a large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Create a fragrant herb blend by combining softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, finely chopped sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gently separate the turkey breast skin from the meat using clean fingers, being careful not to tear the delicate skin.
- Distribute half of the herbed butter mixture underneath the loosened skin, ensuring even coverage, and spread the remaining butter across the exterior surface of the turkey breast.
- Transfer the seasoned turkey breast to the prepared baking dish, positioning it skin-side up for optimal browning.
- Roast in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until the skin develops a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and continue roasting for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Periodically baste the turkey with accumulated pan juices every 20-25 minutes to maintain moisture and enhance flavor.
- Check the internal temperature by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the breast; remove from oven when it reaches a minimum of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius).
- Tent the roasted turkey breast loosely with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes, during which the temperature will continue to rise to the safe 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and slice against the grain before serving to ensure tender, juicy portions.
Notes
- Herbs play a crucial role in transforming an ordinary turkey breast into a mouthwatering masterpiece.
- Butter mixture provides deep flavor penetration and helps create crispy, golden-brown skin.
- Temperature control is key to achieving perfectly cooked, juicy meat without drying out the turkey.
- Resting period allows juices to redistribute, ensuring each slice remains tender and succulent.
- Fresh herb garnish adds a vibrant visual appeal and extra layer of aromatic freshness to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg