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Savory Turkey Breast Recipe

Use this savory turkey breast recipe to cook a half turkey breast. This is a Thanksgiving for two recipe serving a half turkey breast roasted in the oven.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword half turkey breast, half turkey breast roasted, savory turkey breast, savory turkey breast recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 447kcal
Author Evelyn

Ingredients

  • 1 onion peeled and quartered
  • 1 whole head garlic edges cut off
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or turkey broth
  • 2 lb turkey breast
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400° degrees F. Place onion, garlic and lemon in a casserole dish or roasting pan large enough for your half turkey breast.
  • Pour the one half cup of chicken broth over the ingredients.
  • Pat the turkey breast dry with a kitchen paper towel and place into the casserole dish. Use a spoon or your fingers to pull the turkey skin away from the flesh. Insert the butter in between the turkey skin and flesh.
  • Put the skin back and press the butter to spread it around under the skin.
  • Rub your poultry seasoning all over the turkey breast
  • Carefully drizzle the olive oil over the half turkey breast.
  • Place in the preheated oven uncovered for 35-45 minutes, until an inserted meat thermometer reads 160° F.
  • Remove from oven and allow the turkey breast to rest for 10 minutes. It will increase in temperature up to the remaining temperature of 165° F. Slice and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg