Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe

Time2h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2
Prepare the Turkey
Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispy skin.
3
Make the Herb Mixture
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper to create a herb paste.
4
Season the Turkey
Rub the herb mixture all over the turkey breast, ensuring to get it under the skin as well for maximum flavor. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the turkey, and then place the lemon halves inside the cavity of the turkey.

5
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey breast on a roasting pan, skin side up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Baste the turkey with its juices every 30 minutes.
6
Rest the Turkey
Once the turkey is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute within the meat.