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Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
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This Herb Roasted Turkey Breast recipe delivers a juicy, tender, and flavorful turkey breast infused with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, it combines simple ingredients and careful roasting to create an elegant, healthy meal bursting with savory aromas.

Ingredients

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Turkey

  • 1 fresh or thawed bone-in or boneless turkey breast (about 3–5 pounds)

Herb Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (or juice)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or softened butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Turkey: Remove the turkey breast from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. For bone-in, keep the skin intact and gently loosen it to apply seasoning underneath for deeper flavor.
  2. Mix the Herb Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chopped rosemary, thyme, sage, minced garlic, salt, freshly ground pepper, and lemon zest. Stir in olive oil or softened butter to form a fragrant herb paste.
  3. Apply the Herb Paste: Rub the herb mixture generously over the entire turkey breast, massaging it into the skin and beneath it where possible to ensure full flavor coverage.
  4. Let It Rest: Allow the seasoned turkey breast to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to promote even cooking and better absorption of seasoning.
  5. Roast the Turkey Breast: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the turkey breast on a roasting rack inside a pan and roast uncovered about 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Rest Before Serving: Remove turkey from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 10-15 minutes to lock in the juices before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Bring turkey breast to room temperature before roasting for even cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to avoid over or undercooking.
  • Let the turkey rest after roasting to preserve juiciness and tenderness.
  • Fresh herbs provide the best aroma, but dried herbs can be used by halving the amount.
  • Don’t skip lemon zest; it brightens and balances the herb flavors wonderfully.

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