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Roasted Turkey Breast with Herb Butter Recipe

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This roasted turkey breast with herb butter recipe delivers a juicy, flavorful main dish perfect for any special occasion or holiday meal. Infused with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and freshly melted butter, the turkey breast is oven-roasted to perfection, resulting in tender meat with a crispy, savory skin. The recipe includes injecting herb-infused butter for extra moisture and flavor, then baking low and slow to reach an ideal internal temperature ensuring succulent results.

Ingredients

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Turkey Breast

  • 1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (about 2 – 2 1/2 lbs)

Herb Butter

  • 8 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp dry thyme (finely ground)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (finely ground)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for slow roasting of the turkey breast ensuring even cooking.
  2. Make Herb Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, minced garlic, rosemary, black pepper, and thyme.
  3. Melt Butter Mixture: Microwave this mixture on high for 1 minute until fully melted, then mix thoroughly to blend garlic and herbs.
  4. Infuse Butter: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse into the butter.
  5. Liquefy Butter Again: Microwave the infused butter mixture again for 30 seconds on high to re-liquefy it for easy straining and injection.
  6. Strain Herb Butter: Strain the butter through a fine sieve to separate out the garlic and herbs; keep both the strained butter and the solids.
  7. Prepare Turkey for Injection: Place the turkey breast skin-side up in a baking dish, cover loosely with plastic wrap to avoid splatter during injection.
  8. Inject Butter: Fill a kitchen injector with the strained butter and inject it throughout the turkey breast in a diamond pattern, releasing about 1/4 to 1/3 ounce each time to thoroughly moisten and flavor the meat.
  9. Apply Herb Garlic Rub: Use the reserved garlic and herbs along with any butter remaining in the baking dish to rub all over the turkey breast for extra flavor and moisture.
  10. Season Turkey: Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt evenly over the breast and gently pat it down to help it adhere.
  11. Insert Thermometer: If available, insert a BBQ or instant-read probe thermometer into the thickest part of the breast to monitor doneness precisely.
  12. Roast Turkey: Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F for about 1 hour, brushing with pan juices about halfway through cooking to maintain moisture and create a flavorful crust. Roast until internal temperature reaches 155°F.
  13. Rest and Serve: Remove the turkey breast from the oven and let it rest uncovered for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Using a thermometer is crucial to avoid overcooking; 155°F internal temperature yields a juicy turkey breast.
  • You can prepare the herb butter a day ahead and refrigerate it to deepen the flavors even further before roasting.
  • Resting the meat after roasting helps keep it tender and juicy.
  • If a kitchen injector is not available, you can rub more herb butter under the skin to achieve similar flavor enhancement.
  • Leftover turkey breast makes excellent sandwiches or salads.

Keywords: roasted turkey breast, herb butter turkey, garlic rosemary turkey, holiday turkey breast, oven roasted turkey

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