Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Total Time
1 hour and 35 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour and 20 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(6)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, sage or rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375F
Step 2
Cut veggies into bite-size pieces, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and place in a large roasting pan.
Step 3
Prep the turkey breast, patting it dry. Feel free to cut out the backbone ( if it is still intact) and flatten the breast with the palm of your hand.
Step 4
In a small bowl, stir together the spice paste ingredients, adding just enough olive oil to make a thick paste.
Step 5
Rub all sides of the turkey breast with the paste and feel free to rub the flesh under the skin as well, if you like. nestle into the veggies.
Step 6
Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven -for roughly 20 minutes per pound of turkey, or until turkey is cooked through or reaches 160 F in the thickest part of the breast. Check that veggies are done to your liking.
Step 7
Let the turkey rest, covered in foil for 10 minutes before cutting.
Step 8
Serve with Mushroom Gravy , and Mashed Potatoes.
Step 9
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