Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is juicy and tender with crispy skin. Turkey crown is small so it's perfect for fewer holiday guests.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 688kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Roasting Tray
Ingredients
- 7 pound turkey breast (turkey crown)
- ⅓ cup butter at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons dried basil (rosemary, or sage)
- 8 sprigs thyme fresh
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 oranges
- 1 onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add the butter to a small bowl, and mix in the herbs, salt and pepper to form a spreadable paste.
- Cut the oranges into thin (½-inch thick) slices. Peel the onion and cut into eight wedges.
- Carefully loosen and separate the skin from the turkey breast and lift it up gently so you can spread ⅓ of the butter under the skin. Place some orange slices under the skin (about 4 slices). Replace the turkey skin and smooth it out to cover the meat.
- Rub the turkey all over with the remaining herb butter.
- Place the turkey breast into a high sided roasting dish on top of the remaining orange slices and the onion pieces. Pour ½ cup of water into the roasting dish.
- Cover the dish with foil, and bake for 1 ½ hours, then remove the foil and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden.
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Notes
For extra crispy skin, place the turkey breast under the broiler for a minute or two once it's done cooking. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn.
The safe internal temperature for cooked turkey breast is 165 degrees F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
To make this recipe ahead of time, prepare the herb butter and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to roast, follow the instructions above.
If cooking a smaller or larger turkey breast/crown then roast in the preheated oven, as above, for approximately 20 minutes per pound or until cooked (internal temperature of 165F, tested with a meat thermometer in the thickest part).
The actual cooking time will depend on the size of your turkey breast. Boneless turkey breasts will cook faster.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 133g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 331mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.