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Garlic Herb Roast Turkey Breast

A manageable garlic-and-herb turkey breast for a smaller Christmas or New Year table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Resting time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bone-in turkey breast 5 to 6 lb (2.3 to 2.7 kg)
  • 3 tbsp 42 g softened butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp 3 g chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp 3 g chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup 240 ml low-sodium chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Set the turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan.
  2. Mix butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pat turkey dry and rub the mixture over and under the skin where possible.
  3. Pour broth into the pan. Roast for 75 to 95 minutes, tenting loosely if the skin browns too fast.
  4. Check the thickest part in several places without touching bone. Remove when it reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving is shown in this recipe’s nutrition information. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.
Timing: allow about 2 hours 5 minutes, including 20 minutes of preparation, an estimated 85 minutes of roasting and 20 minutes of resting. The stated roasting range is 75–95 minutes, so total time is about 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Continue roasting as needed until the thickest parts reach 165°F (74°C); the clock does not determine doneness.