Description
A flavorful and aromatic turkey breast seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 skin-on turkey breast
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or melted butter)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped herbs, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to make the herb paste.
- Loosen the skin of the turkey and spread half of the herb paste under the skin; apply the remaining paste on the outside.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting every 30 minutes.
- Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with sautéed mushrooms or cranberry sauce. Consider marinating the turkey overnight with the herb paste for even more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: turkey, herb crusted turkey, holiday meal, garlic turkey, family recipe