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Roast Turkey Breast

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-10-13 |4 Comments
Roast Turkey Breast
Photo of Roast Turkey Breast - finished dish

Roast Turkey Breast

PREP15 min
COOK55 min

This Roast Turkey Breast recipe is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for easy holiday dinners or cozy weeknights. Simple, delicious, and ready in under an hour!

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6SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a roasting pan with onion quarters and lemon slices.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix softened butter, rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. 3
    Pat turkey breast dry. Gently loosen skin and rub half the herb butter under the skin, then spread remaining butter over the top.
  4. 4
    Set turkey breast skin side up on the prepared pan. Pour chicken broth around (not over) the turkey.
  5. 5
    Roast for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce oven to 350°F (175°C) and roast for 35-40 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. 6
    Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve, drizzling with pan juices.

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