Vera's Roast Turkey Breast With Garlic and Thyme

karen in tbay's Note:

I received this recipe from my co-worker and we really enjoyed it this Thanksgiving. Her copy looks like it may have come from Quick Cuisine - Winter 2001.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lbs boneless turkey breast
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. Trim turkey breast of any fat.
2. In a small bowl combine olive oil with garlic, thyme, mustard, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Rub into turkey breast.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator from 1 hour to 12 hours.
4. Arrange turkey breast, skin side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or tinfoil.
5. Roast at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the breast reaches 165F and the juices run clear.
6. Remove turkey from oven to a carving board and tent with tinfoil. Place juices in a medium skillet (could drain off some of the fat) add lemon juice (perhaps use less if some of the fat drained off) and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
7. Carve turkey into thin slices across the breast. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with fresh thyme.

Reviews

[Rachel Nix]

I used 2 whole chickens instead of a turkey and it was really good but VERY lemony. If you like lemon its great but it was almost too much.

[dianegrapegrower]

I used a bone-in turkey half-breast. Didn't have any drippings to speak of, so can't rate the sauce. But the meat was moist and flavorful. Very nice.

[Chef #596517]

This was amazing. The sauce was not really needed and covered the turkey flavor, in my opinion. I was amazed, after marinating on the kitchen counter for only one hour, the flavors made it all the way into the middle of the breast. Can't wait to try this on a whole turkey (adjusted of course)