Carved Roasted Turkey Breast W / Turkey Gravy Recipe
Make Carved Roasted Turkey Breast W / Turkey Gravy Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Turkey Breast
Turkey Gravy
Method
Preparing the Turkey Breast
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- 2
Prepare the Turkey
Rinse the turkey breast under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season the Turkey
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and lemon juice. Rub this mixture all over the turkey breast.
- 4
Roast the Turkey
Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan, breast side up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 5
Rest the Turkey
Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Making the Turkey Gravy
- 6
Collect Drippings
After removing the turkey, pour the drippings from the roasting pan into a measuring cup. Skim off excess fat, leaving about 1 tbsp of fat in the pan.
- 7
Make the Roux
Add the flour to the pan with the reserved fat and whisk over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
- 8
Add Broth and Drippings
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and turkey drippings, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- 9
Season the Gravy
Allow the gravy to simmer for about 5-10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped parsley.
- 10
Serve
Pour the gravy into a serving dish and serve alongside the carved turkey breast.
