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Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

This roasted turkey breast with garlic herb butter is a simple yet flavorful dish that makes for a perfect centerpiece at family dinners or holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Holiday, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece turkey breast Choose a good quality turkey breast for best results.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened High-quality butter makes a difference.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme Fresh thyme can be used if available.
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary Fresh rosemary can be substituted.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to drizzle Olive oil Helps achieve crispy skin.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter with minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined and fragrant.
  3. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
  4. Generously rub the garlic herb butter all over the turkey breast.
  5. Place the buttered turkey breast in a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. After roasting, let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mg

Notes

For leftovers, store any unused turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

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