Simple Roast Turkey Breast

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Simple Roast Turkey Breast

This Simple Roast Turkey Breast is the perfect recipe for a smaller Thanksgiving get together.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 420kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

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.

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