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Roast Turkey Breast
Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this roast turkey breast recipe is simple yet moist and flavorful. The lemon-garlic herb butter is key!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 3h⏳ Prep: 25 min📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●pan
- ●baking sheet
- ●cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for ⏱️ 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2
In a small bowl, combine the butter, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest and stir until smooth.
3
Starting at the top of one side of the breast, gently work your fingers between the meat and skin to create a pocket. Repeat with the other side. Insert two-thirds of the butter mixture between the meat and skin, using your fingers to spread it evenly. Press the skin back into place, and rub the remaining butter over the top of the skin.
4
Place the turkey breast, skin-side up, on a rack set in a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Roast until the skin is deep golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 165°F, about ⏱️ 2 hours.
5
Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for ⏱️ 30 minutes before slicing and placing on a platter with thyme sprigs.
Nutrition Facts
calories
1337 Calories
fat Content
73 g
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
1076 mg
protein Content
157 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
525 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
28 g
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