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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 and flavorful turkey breast infused with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper. The turkey is seasoned with a fragrant herb butter that is injected into the meat and rubbed on the skin, then slowly roasted to perfection, resulting in a tender and aromatic main dish perfect for any festive meal or family dinner.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

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

Herb Butter Mixture

  • 8 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp rosemary (fresh, 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 to prepare for roasting the turkey breast evenly and gently.
  2. Prepare Herb Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, black pepper, and thyme. Microwave on high for 1 minute until the butter fully melts. Mix well and let the mixture infuse for 5 minutes.
  3. Reheat Herb Butter: Return the bowl to the microwave and cook on high for an additional 30 seconds to ensure the butter is completely liquefied for easy injection and rubbing.
  4. Strain Butter Mixture: Strain the melted butter through a fine sieve into a separate container, reserving the minced garlic and herbs separately for rubbing on the turkey.
  5. Prepare Turkey for Injection: Place the turkey breast skin-side up in a baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap to contain the butter during injection. Fill a kitchen meat injector with the strained herb butter and inject into the breast in a diamond pattern, releasing about 1/4 to 1/3 ounce per injection to flavor the meat thoroughly.
  6. Rub Herb Mixture: Use the reserved garlic and herbs along with the remaining butter from the bottom of the dish to rub all over the turkey breast, coating the skin and meat with aromatic flavors.
  7. Season with Salt: Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon of kosher salt over the turkey breast and gently pat it into the skin to ensure it adheres well and seasons the meat.
  8. Insert Thermometer (Optional): If available, insert a BBQ or meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of the turkey breast to monitor doneness during roasting.
  9. Roast the Turkey: Bake the turkey breast at 325°F for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F. About 1 hour into roasting, brush the top of the breast with pan juices to keep the meat moist and enhance flavor.
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove the turkey breast from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Resting allows the juices to redistribute for a moist, tender eating experience.

Notes

  • Using a meat thermometer is highly recommended to ensure the turkey breast is cooked to the correct internal temperature without overcooking.
  • Letting the herb butter infuse for a few minutes intensifies the flavors infused into the turkey.
  • The garlic and herbs left from straining can be used to further flavor the skin and meat, enhancing the aromatic profile.
  • Resting the turkey after roasting is crucial to maintain juiciness.
  • This recipe can be doubled for larger servings, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
  • Bone-in turkey breasts tend to stay more moist and flavorful compared to boneless.

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