Description
Rich, herb-infused Thanksgiving turkey breast brings classic holiday comfort to family tables. Juicy roasted meat seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and sage delivers festive warmth you’ll savor with each tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 6 pounds turkey breast, bone-in
Flavoring:
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) garlic herb butter
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Gently separate the turkey breast skin from the meat, creating a pocket for butter distribution without tearing the delicate membrane.
- Generously massage half of the softened butter underneath the skin, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface of the meat.
- Apply the remaining butter to the exterior of the turkey breast, creating a golden, crispy skin during roasting.
- Arrange the seasoned turkey breast on a foil-lined baking tray, which will simplify post-cooking cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius), positioning the rack in the center for optimal heat circulation.
- Initially roast the turkey breast for 20 minutes, allowing the exterior to develop a rich, caramelized golden-brown coloration.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and continue cooking for approximately 75 minutes.
- Periodically baste the turkey with its own pan drippings every 20 minutes to maintain moisture and enhance flavor profile.
- If the skin begins to darken too quickly, loosely tent the breast with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Verify the internal temperature has reached a safe 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) using a reliable meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and allow the turkey breast to rest, tented with foil, for 10-15 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a vibrant, herbaceous touch to the roasted turkey breast.
Notes
- Butter massage your turkey breast under the skin for maximum flavor infusion and moisture retention.
- Strategic oven temperature adjustments create a beautifully golden exterior while ensuring juicy, tender meat throughout the cooking process.
- Aluminum foil becomes your secret weapon for preventing over-browning and managing heat distribution during roasting.
- Precise internal temperature checking guarantees food safety and prevents dry, overcooked turkey breast.
- Resting period after cooking allows natural juices to redistribute, ensuring each slice remains succulent and delectable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 363 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg