Easy Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
Make an easy roasted turkey breast with juicy meat and golden skin for a simple Thanksgiving main dish or holiday dinner.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Roasting pan
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Turkey breast
- 1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast 5-6 pounds
Herbs and spices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Rinse the turkey breast and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Season the turkey breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sage, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and put it in the oven.
- Roast the turkey breast for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Tent the turkey breast with foil after 1 hour of roasting to prevent over-browning.
- Baste the turkey breast with pan juices every 30 minutes.
- Remove the turkey breast from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced turkey breast hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Potassium: 0mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Vitamin A: 0 IU
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Calcium: 0mg
- Iron: 0mg