Roasted Turkey Breast

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Juicy Roasted Turkey sliced and arranged on a platter with fresh parsley and herbs.

This Roasted Turkey Breast is so easy to bake and results in a juicy, flavor-filled turkey breast that’s perfect for family dinners. It’s also a great alternative to baking a large turkey for Thanksgiving if you aren’t serving a crowd.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword How To Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dinner

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Rest Time 30

Total Time 1 45

Servings

Calories 418kcal

Author Maike Corbett

Equipment

9x13 Casserole Dish

Ingredients

3 pound turkey breast roast boneless
4 tablespoons butter unsalted, softened
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon rosemary crushed
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon rubbed sage

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Remove the turkey breast from its packaging, place it in a baking dish or on a rimmed sheet pan, and pat it completely dry with paper towels.
If the turkey breast is trussed, untruss it to apply seasoning under the skin, then re-truss after seasoning. You may also leave it trussed and apply butter only to the outside.
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, salt, rosemary, thyme, pepper, garlic powder, and rubbed sage.
Rub the herbed butter evenly over the entire turkey breast, making sure to coat the outside thoroughly.
Bake for 60 minutes or until the thickest part of the breast registers 165° Fahrenheit and the skin is golden brown.
For crispier skin, broil for 5 minutes at the end of baking. Optionally baste once or twice during cooking to enhance flavor and moisture.
Remove from the oven and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing to ensure tender, juicy meat.

Notes

Resting time may vary but is included in the Total Time.

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