Description
A moist, herb-infused turkey breast with garlic butter under the skin for holiday perfection. No brining required—just aromatic rosemary, thyme, and sage for juicy, flavorful meat.
Ingredients
2.5–3 kg / 5-6 lb skin-on, bone-in turkey breast
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
4 rosemary sprigs
8 sage leaves
10 thyme sprigs
16 garlic cloves (12 smashed, 4 minced)
150g / 5 oz unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (equal parts sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F.
Mix softened butter, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped herbs until smooth.
Use a spoon to gently lift turkey skin from the flesh, starting at the thicker end.
Work 2/3 of the butter under the skin for even coverage. Reserve remaining 2 tbsp.
Season turkey surface with salt and pepper, then smear reserved butter on the skin.
Refrigerate prepared turkey up to 24 hours (finish 45 minutes before baking).
Place turkey on an herb-garlic bed in the oven. Roast for 45 minutes, then reduce heat to 180°C/350°F.
Baste turkey every 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F.
Allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Notes
Adjust kosher salt to table salt if needed.
Use fresh or frozen herbs freely.
Basting ensures a golden crust.
Check internal temperature at the thickest part of the breast.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 100
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg