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herb-roasted turkey breast

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

For those of us who don't care for dark meat, this is the perfect solution: a large turkey breast smothered in herbs and roasted to perfection. Recipe & photo: Ellie Krieger 11-10-14

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Roast

Ingredients For herb-roasted turkey breast

  • 1
    (6 pound) bone-in turkey breast, halved, skin removed
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 2 tsp
    chopped fresh sage leaves, or 1 tsp. dried sage
  • 2 tsp
    chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tsp
    chopped fresh rosemary leaves, or 1 tsp. dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper

How To Make herb-roasted turkey breast

  • 1
    Rinse the turkey breast and pat dry. In a small bowl combine the oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and rub the mixture into the turkey breast.
  • 2
    Transfer to a roasting pan and roast in a preheated 375º oven until the juices run clear when pierced with fork and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of the turkey registers 170º F, or 1 to 1-1/4 hours.
  • 3
    Let rest, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before carving.
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