Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Submitted by Chef #440707

"This recipe is from the Food Network modified. It's very easy to make and was perfect for 2-3 people instead of a whole turkey. It stays moist and is fairly healthy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 turkey breast, halved, skin on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 teaspoons fresh sage leaves or 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Rinse the turkey breast and pat dry. Pull the skin away from the breast without removing it completely. In a small bowl combine the oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and rub the mixture into the turkey breast under the skin. Then fold the skin back over.
3. Place in a roasting pan and roast until the juices run clear when pierced with fork and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey registers 170 degrees F, 1 to 1.25 hours.
4. Let rest, covered or not, for 10 minutes. Prior to carving remove the skin completely.