Description
Learn how to roast a turkey breast perfectly, keeping it juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients
- Turkey breast (bone-in or boneless)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- Rub the turkey breast with olive oil.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and herbs (if using).
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan.
- Roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Resting allows the juices to redistribute.
- Basting with pan juices adds flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg