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Tender Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast

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A simple and flavorful herb butter roasted turkey breast recipe perfect for small gatherings, delivering juicy, tender meat with a crispy herb crust.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth for roasting pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and allow about 15 minutes to reach temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels. Loosen skin from breast meat to create a pocket.
  4. Rub about two-thirds of the herb butter under the skin evenly over the meat. Spread remaining butter over the skin and drizzle olive oil on top.
  5. Place turkey breast skin side up on a roasting rack in a pan. Optionally add white wine or chicken broth to the pan.
  6. Roast uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Start checking internal temperature at 60 minutes; it should reach 160°F (71°C).
  7. If skin browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil to prevent burning.
  8. Remove turkey from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Butter under the skin is key for juiciness. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Let the turkey rest before slicing to retain moisture. Pat skin dry before applying butter for crispiness. Fresh herbs provide better flavor than dried. Optional white wine or broth in pan adds moisture and pan sauce flavor.

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