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roasted turkey breast

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
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Turkey baster
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
 

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 139kcal
Keyword roasted
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