Roasted Bone In Turkey Breast
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 onion - peeled and quartered
- 1 head garlic - edges cut off
- 1 lemon - sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth - or turkey broth
- 2 lb turkey breast
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Place onion, garlic and lemon in a casserole dish or roasting pan large enough for your turkey breast.
- Add the chicken broth to the dish.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with kitchen paper towel and place in the casserole dish.
- Use a spoon or your fingers to pull the turkey skin away from the flesh.
- Insert the butter in between the turkey skin and flesh.
- Rub the poultry seasoning all over the turkey breast, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, until an inserted meat thermometer reads 160F.
- Allow the turkey breast to rest for 10 minutes. It will increase in temperature the remaining 5F.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Need Brown Skin: Place under the broiler and broil for a few minutes, do not walk away however as it can burn easily.
- Too Dark: If your bird is getting a little too dark, tent the breast with aluminum foil.
- Variation tip: Feel free to add more or less of your favorite herbs and spices.
- Leftovers: If you have leftovers try making:Turkey Club Lunchbox Kabobs, 15 Minute Turkey Soup or Turkey Salad.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is a wonderful way to make this turkey breast, cook for 350 degrees for 30 minutes, turning once during the cooking process.
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