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Simple Roast Turkey Breast

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Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 4-5 pound turkey breast, bone-in skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, chopped fine
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a bowl make a paste with the butter, thyme, lemon zest, garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Carefully separate the skin from the meat over the breast and rub the meat with the butter mixture under both breasts.
  • Place the turkey on a sheet pan (I cover my pan with foil) and rub the turkey with the oil and 1/2 tsp of salt.
  • Bake for 30 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • Bake for an additional 50 minutes or until an instant read thermometer in the thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees.
  • Remove turkey breast from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Carve and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 4230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g
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