Roasted Turkey Breast
Discover how to make a tender and juicy roasted turkey breast for your next family dinner or small holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 139 kcal
Roasting pan
Turkey baster
Saucepan
- 1 3lb Turkey breast, boneless
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1 cup Chicken broth
Preheat oven to 325℉.
Place turkey breast, skin side up in a small roasting pan. Salt and pepper all sides of the breast.
In a bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, rosemary, and paprika.
Spread the herbed butter over the top of the turkey breast.
Pour the chicken broth in the bottom of the roasting pan.
Place a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast.
Roast, uncovered for 2 hours, or until the internal temperature is 160℉. Baste the turkey with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
When the turkey is 160℉, remove from the oven, cover, and rest for 10 minutes before slicing. The pan juices can be used for turkey gravy.
Turkey Gravy
Pour pan juices through a strainer into a medium sized saucepan.
Heat over medium high heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water.
Bring to a boil, whisking continuously until it thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 139kcal