Print

Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast

herb butter roasted turkey breast - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy herb butter roasted turkey breast recipe that delivers juicy, tender, and flavorful turkey perfect for Thanksgiving or any family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3–4 lbs boneless, skin-on turkey breast
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine or chicken broth (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
  3. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
  4. Loosen the skin gently by sliding your fingers between the skin and the meat, starting at the thicker end, being careful not to tear the skin.
  5. Spread half the herb butter under the skin evenly on the meat.
  6. Spread the remaining herb butter all over the outside of the skin.
  7. Place the turkey breast skin-side up in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
  8. Roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Check internal temperature after 45 minutes using a meat thermometer; turkey is done at 165°F (74°C).
  9. If the skin browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  10. Optional: About 10 minutes before done, pour white wine or chicken broth into the pan to keep drippings moist and add flavor.
  11. Remove turkey breast from oven and tent with foil. Let rest for 10-15 minutes to redistribute juices.
  12. Slice against the grain into thick slices and serve with pan drippings.

Notes

Let the turkey breast sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before roasting for even cooking. Butter under the skin is key for moist meat. Rest the meat after roasting to retain juices. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness. If skin browns too fast, tent with foil. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Keywords: turkey breast, herb butter, roasted turkey, Thanksgiving, juicy turkey, easy turkey recipe, holiday dinner

Find it online: https://magnetmeal.com/herb-butter-roasted-turkey-breast-recipe-easy-perfect-juicy-thanksgiving/