Description
Juicy, golden, and full of herb flavor, this Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. Tender meat, crispy skin, and easy prep make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 whole bone-in or boneless turkey breast (4–5 lbs)
3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup chicken broth or turkey broth
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Pat turkey breast dry and place on a roasting pan.
3. Mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Rub mixture over the turkey, including under the skin.
5. Pour broth into the pan to keep turkey moist.
6. Roast 1 ½ to 2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Baste with pan juices halfway through cooking.
8. Remove, rest 10–15 minutes covered with foil before slicing.
Notes
Swap olive oil for butter for extra richness.
Add lemon zest to the herb rub for brightness.
If using dried herbs, reduce to 1 tsp each.
For extra crispy skin, broil 3–4 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg