Description
Learn how to make a juicy, perfectly roasted turkey breast using this simple, no-fail method.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-5 pound) turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- Rub the turkey breast with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the turkey breast.
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- Basting the turkey during roasting helps keep it moist.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg