Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'The Food You Crave' by Ellie Krieger"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (6 lb) bone-in turkey breast, skin removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage (or 1 t. dried, crumbled)
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme (or t 1. dried)
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 t. dried, crumbled)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Rinse the turkey breast and pat dry.
3. In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper; rub the mixture onto the turkey breast.
4. Transfer the breast to a roasting pan and roast until the juices run clear when pierced with a fork and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part, away from bone, reads 165°, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
5. Let rest, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before carving.

Reviews

[Hazeleyes]

I made this recipe using a 6 lb. breast and three drumsticks for the dark meat. I needed to use about 1- plus- 1/2 of the recipe to make it work. Great flavor, and it did take about 2 1/2 hrs. to get done. Really good! Thanks.