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Oven Herb Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast

Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast is one of the easiest recipes I use,  yet also one of the most delicious and makes an impressive presentation

The stress-free recipe for Thanksgiving, it's perfect for holidays (Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes), dinner parties, or just casual dinners. Two ingredients and some fresh herbs are all that is required.



Course Entree, holiday dish, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 144 kcal
Author Christine Galvani

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pound boneless skin on, turkey breast (My turkey breast was 2.3 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • tablespoons a few fresh herbs (Sage Rosemary and Thyme). I used 2 large sage leaves, several thyme and rosemary bunches to equal about 3 tablespoons cut, chopped herbs.
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Wash and dry turkey breast and place on roasting pan.
  3. In a bowl, add herbs, about 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper and mix together.
  4. Using hands or brush, coat entire turkey breast, all over, and under the skin if possible.

  5. Bake for 2-2 1/2 hours until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees.
  6. Notes: Can be made ahead of time.

Recipe Notes

Herbs For Turkey:

  • Sage, rosemary, and thyme are classic herbs for flavoring turkey.
  • Chopped fresh parsley would make a nice addition to this herb mix if you have it on hand.
  • If at all possible, use fresh herbs as they make a big difference.  I happened to find a potted plant at the grocery store with rosemary, thyme, and sage.  Perfect!  I just clipped what I needed. 
  • Tip:  Any leftover herbs can be used for simmering spices or other recipes for later use.

Tips For This Turkey Breast Recipe:

  • For best results, use a fresh boneless skin-on turkey breast.  (Not frozen).
  • Use fresh herbs. These can be from your garden, the grocery store, a farmer's market, etc...
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure your turkey breast is cooked. Tip: for convenience use an instant-read thermometer.
  • Save the turkey juices (pan drippings) for turkey gravy.
  • Look for "poultry seasoning" fresh herbs in a packet at the grocery store.  This is more cost-effective than buying each herb.
  • You might be able to substitute dried herbs for fresh herbs, however, I have not done this.
  • Use leftover turkey meat for flavorful turkey breast sandwiches the next day.
  • The herb mixture would also work well for a whole bird. In that case, you would need to double or triple the recipe.
  • You could substitute butter for olive oil if you choose to create herb butter.  

FAQ For This Boneless Turkey Breast:

  1. Do I take the plastic mesh netting the turkey breast is wrapped in off to roast it?  No, leave this on or the turkey roast will lose it shape and fall apart.  It should be on the outside of the roast.
  2. Can I use a frozen turkey breast?  Yes, if you let it thaw in the refrigerator for about 24 hours before cooking.
  3. Does this roast turkey breast recipe produce dark meat?  No, turkey breasts are white meat.
  4. Could you use this recipe for chicken breast?  Yes, the herb mixture is a delicious poultry seasoning and would work well for a chicken breast.
  5. Would this recipe work for a turkey crown?  Yes, adjusting for the size of the bird by making additional herb mixture.

 

Nutrition Facts
Oven Herb Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 218mg9%
Potassium 339mg10%
Protein 20g40%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.