Description
A juicy, herb-infused turkey breast that’s perfect for family dinners and special occasions. The garlic-herb butter mixture creates an incredibly flavorful, golden-brown skin while keeping the meat moist and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-6 pound) bone-in turkey breast
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Remove turkey from refrigerator 1.5 hours before cooking. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Prepare herb butter:
- In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper
- Mix until well combined
- If butter becomes too soft, chill for 10 minutes
- Prepare turkey:
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Gently separate skin from meat using your fingers
- Insert 2/3 of herb butter mixture under the skin, spreading evenly
- Spread remaining butter over the outside of turkey
- Place turkey on roasting rack in roasting pan
- Cooking process:
- Roast at 425°F for 20 minutes
- Reduce temperature to 350°F
- Continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 160°F (about 20 minutes per pound)
- Remove from oven and let rest 20-30 minutes before carving
Notes
- Always use fresh herbs for best flavor
- Pat turkey completely dry for crispy skin
- Don’t skip the room temperature step
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness
- Save pan drippings for gravy
- Let rest full 20-30 minutes before cutting
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 385
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 45g