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Juicy Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Juicy Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword holiday, Thanksgiving, turkey, turkey breast
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 6-7 pound Turkey Breast on the bone (see notes for instruction for a smaller turkey breast)
  • 1 head Fresh Garlic
  • 1 cup White Wine
  • 1 stick Butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Sage
  • teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • teaspoons Dried Basil
  • teaspoons Dried Parsley
  • teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • teaspoons Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Defrost the turkey breast according to the instruction on the package. This could take 1-2 days, so plan ahead. Be sure to take the turkey out of the fridge 2 hours before cooking. Salt the skin and meat under the skin at this time.

  2. Take a stick of butter out of the fridge and set it on the counter the night before cooking to let it soften.

  3. Heat the oven to 450°F. A 6-7 pound turkey breast will be both sides of the breast. Cut it in half so you wind up with 2 separate turkey breasts.

  4. In a small bowl, mix the butter, fresh parsley, fresh sage, and fresh thyme. Gently lift the skin on the turkey and spread the butter mix on the meat underneath the skin. If the meat is wet, use a paper towel to dry it first.

  5. Place the breasts in a cooking pan (I use an 11x15 glass pan). Pour the white wine over the turkey breasts.

  6. Cut the top off of the garlic head and remove any loose skin. Cover the garlic with a small piece of foil and place it in any free space in the pan.

  7. In another small bowl, mix the seasoning - salt, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, and pepper. Rub the seasoning mix on the skin and entire outside of the breast, but not on the bone side.

  8. Place the pan in the oven, uncovered. As soon as you close the door, lower the heat to 325°F. A 6 pound turkey will take about 90 minutes to cook. A 7 pound turkey will take about 105 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes) to cook.

  9. Using an instant read meat thermometer, start testing the temperature 15-20 before those time. Test the meat in the thickest part, but not near the bone. Take the turkey out of the oven once it reaches 150-155° because it will continue to cook even after it is taken out of the oven.

  10. Leave the turkey in the pan and cover it with aluminum foil. The turkey needs to be 165° which it will under the foil. Let the turkey rest for 20- minutes before carving it.

Recipe Notes

IMPORTANT! Planning Ahead Tips!

You will need to follow these important instruction to make sure you can cook the meal.

  • Defrost the turkey in the fridge which can take 1-2 days! Read the package for the details.
  • Take the turkey breast out of the fridge 2 hours before roasting for even cooking.
  • Take the butter out of the fridge and set it on the counter the 2-3 hours before or overnight preparing the recipe to allow it to soften.

Using a Smaller Turkey Breast

A 3 pound turkey breast will serve about 4-6 people. Simply cut all the ingredients in half except the fresh garlic.

  • Pro Tip: If you can't find a 3 pound bird, buy the 6 pounder. Cook it according to this recipe. After it's cooked, freeze one of the breasts for later use. You get 2 meals out of it!

Roasted Garlic Turkey Gravy

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Roasted Garlic, from the turkey recipe
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 2-3  drops Browning Sauce (I use Kitchen Bouquet)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. Once the butter is completely melted, whisk in the flour. Cook until the roux starts to slightly turn darker, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add in the roasted garlic, worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, pepper, and browning sauce. Continue to whisk and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken stock and continue to whisk to mix and avoid clumping. Continue until all the stock has been added to the saucepan.
  4. Turn the heat up to medium-high to thicken the sauce. Remove from the heat and cover.
  5. When ready to serve, heat it up until you see small bubbles.