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    Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs

    Published: Nov 18, 2021 · Modified: Dec 10, 2021 by Jacqui Wilson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This garlic and herb seasoned boneless skinless turkey breast is tender, juicy and full of flavor. It's the perfect recipe for a holiday turkey dinner or an easy weeknight meal.

    roasted turkey breast on a serving platter with fresh rosemary and thyme on the side.
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    • Why I love this recipe
    • Noteworthy Ingredients
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    Why I love this recipe

    Cooking a whole turkey can be intimidating, but the healthful and tasty benefits of turkey are hard to resist. This tender and juicy roasted turkey breast will give you all the benefits of turkey with less time in the kitchen.

    Turkey is rich in lean protein, niacin, vitamins B6, B12 and zinc. It also carries the amino acid tryptophan which converts to serotonin in your body and helps improve mood and sleep quality.

    The oven roasted turkey breast pairs well with roasted root vegetables. You could also try a side of roasted broccoli or start the meal off with a piping hot bowl of roasted butternut squash and cauliflower soup.

    Noteworthy Ingredients

    ingredients for roasted turkey breast with garlic and herbs recipe
    • Turkey breast - this juicy recipe is made with boneless skinless turkey breast. If you choose bone-in it may take up to 20 minutes longer to cook.
    • Rosemary and thyme - these herbs pair beautifully with the turkey breast.
    • Garlic - the garlic roasts on top of the meat and adds a sweet, caramelized flavor.
    • Olive oil - this will keep the turkey breast moist and encourages a little browning to the meat.

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towel. Combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture on all sides of the turkey breast and place the breast in a medium casserole dish or a small baking tray lined with unbleached parchment paper. 

    raw boneless skinless turkey breast spread with garlic olive oil rosemary and thyme

    Roast uncovered for about 1 hour (depending on the size of your turkey breast), check for doneness with a meat thermometer periodically after about 45 minutes roasting time. The turkey breast will bake on average about 25 minutes per pound (454 grams). 

    When the internal temperature reaches 160°F remove from oven and tent with a sheet of aluminum foil for 10-15 minutes. When internal temperature rises to 165°F the turkey breast is done. This will also give the juices time to reabsorb into the meat, keeping it tender and juicy.

    roasted turkey breast with garlic and herbs in a white casserole dish with juices from turkey in dish

    Substitutions

    Turkey - You can use bone-in turkey breast but it may take up to 20 minutes longer to oven roast.

    Herbs - Parsley, thyme and oregano also pair well with turkey.

    Olive oil - you can swap the olive oil for ghee or coconut oil in this recipe.

    Equipment

    • Medium size oven-safe casserole dish
    • Good quality meat thermometer
    • Aluminum foil for tenting
    roasted turkey breast sliced on a board with a large knife and a blue napkin

    Storage

    Store the cooked turkey breast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

    Food safety

    The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 165°F for cooked turkey breast. I recommend taking it out of the oven when the meat thermometer measures 160°F. Tent the meat with a sheet of aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes on the counter. The turkey will continue to cook as the internal temperature rises to 165°F, and the juices will reabsorb into the meat, keeping it tender and juicy.

    Hint

    Use the flavorful juices from the pan to pour on top of the sliced turkey breast.

    roasted turkey breast on a white plate with roasted root vegetables and pan juices
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    roasted turkey breast sliced on a serving platter with fresh rosemary and thyme

    Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs


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    • Author: Jacqui Wilson
    • Total Time: 1 hour 40 min
    • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This garlic and herb seasoned boneless skinless turkey breast is tender, juicy and full of flavor. It's the perfect recipe for a holiday turkey dinner or an easy weeknight meal.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 boneless skinless turkey breast (about 780 grams)
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 325°F. 
    2. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towel. Combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture on all sides of the turkey breast and place the breast in a medium casserole dish or a small baking tray lined with unbleached parchment paper. 
    3. Roast uncovered for about 1 hour (depending on the size of your turkey breast), check for doneness with a meat thermometer periodically after 45 minutes baking time. The turkey breast will bake on average about 25 minutes per pound (454 grams). 
    4. When the internal temperature reaches 160°F remove from oven and tent with a sheet of aluminum foil for 10-15 minutes to rest. When internal temperature rises to 165°F the turkey breast is done. Resting will allow the juices time to reabsorb into the meat, keeping it tender and juicy.

    Notes

    Cooked turkey breast will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze the turkey for up to 3 months. 

    Use leftovers in soup, sandwiches or salads.

    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 1-1.5 hours
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: roasted
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 192
    • Sugar: 0.1 g
    • Sodium: 341.2 mg
    • Fat: 6.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
    • Fiber: 0.4 g
    • Protein: 30.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 74.1 mg

    Keywords: roasted turkey, thanksgiving turkey recipe, baked turkey, turkey breast

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    1. Braden

      November 25, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and it was great! It's super easy to make.






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