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Juicy Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast

Ultra-moist, tender bone-in halal turkey breast roasted under a golden herb-compound butter crust with garlic, rosemary, sage, and rich savory pan drippings for the ultimate holiday table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Herb Compound Butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.75 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Turkey & Roasting Pan Aromatics
  • 5.5 lbs bone-in skin-on halal turkey breast
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion (wedges)
  • 1 head whole garlic head (sliced)
  • 3 sprigs fresh herb bouquet

Method
 

Prep Oven & Whip Herb Butter
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, sage, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mash with a fork until a smooth, aromatic compound butter forms.
Season & Rub Under the Skin
  1. Pat the turkey breast thoroughly dry inside and out with paper towels. Drying the skin completely is the key to achieving a crackling golden crust.
  2. Gently slide your fingers under the turkey breast skin to separate it from the meat, taking care not to tear the skin.
  3. Spread two-thirds of the garlic herb butter directly onto the meat underneath the skin in an even layer. Rub the remaining herb butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil all over the outside of the skin.
Roast, Baste & Rest
  1. Scatter onion wedges, garlic head halves, and fresh herb sprigs across the bottom of a heavy roasting pan or 12-inch cast iron skillet. Pour the chicken bone broth into the bottom of the pan to prevent drippings from burning.
  2. Set the turkey breast skin-side up on top of the aromatics. Roast at 375°F for 65 to 75 minutes, basting with hot pan drippings every 25 minutes.
  3. Roast until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 162°F (72°C). If the skin browns too quickly before reaching temperature, tent loosely with a sheet of foil.
  4. Remove from oven and transfer turkey breast to a warm cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest undisturbed for 15 minutes (carryover heat will bring internal temp to a safe, juicy 165°F). Carve into thick succulent slices and serve with pan drippings.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 48gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2.4mg

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