Description
A tender and juicy roasted turkey breast with a crispy golden skin, perfect for festive occasions or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 turkey breast (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme to create a rub.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the turkey breast, coating evenly.
- Place the turkey in a roasting pan and arrange lemon slices on top. Roast for 1.5 to 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, and feel free to experiment with different herbs for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg