
Gourmet Roasted Turkey Breast with Herbed Garlic Butter
A flavorful and juicy roast turkey breast, expertly seasoned with a delectable herb garlic butter. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.
Equipment Needed
- Chef's Knife
- Instant-read Thermometer
- Roasting Pan
Ingredients
- 1.00 pieceTurkey Breast(6-8 lb whole bone-in turkey breast)
- 0.50 cupUnsalted Butter(softened)
- 4.00 clovesGarlic Cloves(minced)
- 2.00 teaspoonsFresh Rosemary(finely chopped)
- 2.00 teaspoonsFresh Thyme(finely chopped)
- 0.50 teaspoonKosher Salt
- 0.25 teaspoonBlack Pepper(freshly ground)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Loosen the skin from the turkey breast.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Spread half of the butter mixture under the skin, then smooth the skin.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Spread the remaining butter mixture evenly over the top of the skin.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Roast for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Estimated time: 150 minutes
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Slice the turkey breast against the grain.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Serve with your favorite sides.
Estimated time: 5 minutes