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Easy Roasted Turkey Breast

Roasted turkey breast on a platter with herbs.
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For Thanksgiving or anytime when a whole turkey is just a little too much, try this recipe for butter roasted turkey breast!

Ingredients

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  • One 2 to 3 pound turkey breast, bone-in with skin
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons for the gravy
  • 6 sprigs each thyme and rosemary, plus extra for garnish
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 and line a rimmed baking pan with foil.
  2. Spread the 1/2 cup of butter generously over the turkey breast, gently working it under the skin.
  3. Place 4 sprigs each of the thyme and rosemary on the baking pan in a little pile and place the turkey breast on top, skin-side up. Pop the rest of the herbs on top.
  4. Roast for an hour or until an instant read thermometer reads 160. Remove and cover with foil while you make a nice light little gravy.
  5. Pour the pan drippings into a small pot and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until butter is melted and season with a little salt and pepper.
  6. Slice the turkey and serve, passing the sauce around in a pitcher for drizzling!

Notes

    • Turkey: You need a fully defrosted bone-in turkey breast for this recipe – look for it near the chicken in the meat section of your supermarket.

    • Herbs: We love fresh rosemary and thyme for this recipe, but fresh sage and oregano would also be great! Look for fresh herbs in the produce section of your supermarket.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/butter-roasted-turkey-breast/