This Roasted Turkey Breast recipe is perfect for everyone that loves turkey but is entertaining a smaller group. I’ve adapted my hugely popular Thanksgiving Turkey recipe for a smaller party size, making this recipe simpler than ever!
Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes? Try Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Turkey Gravy, or Thanksgiving Stuffing!
Why I love this recipe:
- Smaller – This is perfect for entertaining a smaller group, or for family dinner during the fall and winter months.
- Approachable – If you are intimidated by making a big Thanksgiving turkey, then this recipe is perfect for you! No basting or brining; you won’t believe how easy and quick it is!
- Delicious – My Thanksgiving Turkey recipe is one of my highest reviewed recipes and for good reason! It is flavorful, moist, and just absolutely perfect! I have adapted that recipe for the best turkey breast recipe!
How to make Roasted Turkey Breast:
Make Herb Butter: Combine butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs in a bowl.
Prep Turkey: Let turkey thaw completely. Pat the turkey dry on all sides with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Loosen the skin of the turkey breast and smear a spoonful of herb butter under the skin, spreading it over both sides of the breast. Spread remaining herb butter all of the outside of the turkey breast. Place in a baking dish or sheet pan.
Roast: Cook at 325°F for about 14-15 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature (inserted into the thickest part of the breast) reaches 165 degrees. (I usually take it out just shy of 165 degrees, as it will continue to cook as it rests). Cover with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 15 minutes.
Serve this oven roasted turkey breast with Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Rolls, Stuffing, and Sweet Potato Casserole. Use leftover turkey in a Turkey Club Wrap or Turkey Cranberry Almond Wrap!
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Roasted Turkey Breast
This Roast Turkey Breast recipe is perfect for everyone that loves turkey but is entertaining a smaller group. I've adapted my hugely popular Thanksgiving Turkey recipe for a smaller party size, making this recipe simpler than ever!
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Author Lauren Allen
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 209
Prep 30 minutes mins
Cook 1 hour hr
Resting Time 15 minutes mins
Total 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
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Ingredients
- 1 Whole or Half Bone-in Turkey Breast* , or boneless
Herb Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme , chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary , chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh sage , chopped
Instructions
Thaw turkey, if frozen. A general rule of thumb is 24 hours for every 5 pounds of Turkey. Remove the thawed turkey from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Make herb butter by combining butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs in a bowl.
Prep Turkey: Remove turkey from packaging and use paper towels to pat the turkey dry on all sides. Season the outside with some salt and pepper. Loosen the skin of the turkey breast and smear a spoonful of herb butter under the skin, spreading it over both sides of the breast. Spread remaining herb butter all of the outside of the turkey breast. Place in a baking dish or sheet pan.
Roast: Position oven racks so the turkey will sit in the center of the oven. Cook at 325 degrees F for about 14-15 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature (inserted into the thickest part of the breast) reaches 165 degrees. (I usually take it out just shy of 165 degrees, as it will continue to cook as it rests).
Rest: Remove from oven and cover turkey with a piece of aluminum foil. Allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
*Bone-in Turkey Breast is a turkey with both skin-on breast portions of the turkey connected by the backbone and ribs (The leg, thigh and large cavity portion of the whole turkey have been removed). A half turkey breast (single breast) will also work for this recipe, and cook time will be shorter.
Check out this post for photos and video of How to Carve a Turkey.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 295mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 747IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
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- American
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- Low Carb Recipes
- Main Dish
- Special Occasion
- Thanksgiving
- Turkey
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Lauren Allen
Welcome! I’m Lauren, a mom of four and lover of good food. Here you’ll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos.
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