Description
A juicy and crispy turkey breast recipe perfect for your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
- Turkey Breast: 4-6 pounds, bone-in preferred
- Olive Oil: 3-4 tablespoons
- Butter: 4 tablespoons, softened
- Garlic: 3-4 cloves, minced
- Fresh Herbs: 1 tablespoon each of rosemary, thyme, and sage, finely chopped
- Salt: 1-2 teaspoons, to taste
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon, freshly cracked
- Lemon: 1, zested and juiced
- Vegetables: Carrots, onions, and celery for roasting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix your softened butter with minced garlic, fresh herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Scatter vegetables in a roasting pan and place the turkey breast on top, breast side up.
- Roast the turkey in the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
For a low-carb version, skip traditional sides or make a flavorful stuffed acorn squash.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg