Description
A succulent roasted turkey breast, perfectly seasoned and juicy, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-6 pound) turkey breast, boneless and skinless
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a roasting pan with a rack.
- Whisk together the olive oil or melted butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and sage in a medium bowl.
- Rub the herb mixture generously over the turkey breast.
- Place the turkey breast in the roasting pan on the rack and insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part.
- Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, consider stuffing the turkey breast with a mixture of spinach and feta or mushrooms and herbs. The recipe can be prepared a day in advance to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg