Description
This roasted turkey breast recipe offers a flavorful and tender turkey cooked to perfection in the oven. Coated with a savory butter and spice blend, and roasted alongside aromatic onions, lemons, and garlic, this dish is ideal for a family meal or holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5-7 pound turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Aromatics
- 1 onion
- 2 lemons
- 1 bulb garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, making sure the oven rack is lowered to accommodate the baking dish.
- Prepare the Turkey: Place your turkey breast in a 9×13 inch baking dish to ensure even roasting.
- Make the Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, melt the butter and then stir in poultry seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to create a flavorful coating.
- Prepare Aromatics: Quarter the onion, slice the lemons, and cut the garlic bulb in half. Arrange these aromatics around the turkey breast in the baking dish to infuse flavor during roasting.
- Coat the Turkey: Generously coat the turkey breast with the prepared butter and spice mixture, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Roast the Turkey: Place the baking dish in the oven and cook the turkey breast for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest the Meat: Remove the turkey from the oven, loosely cover it with foil, and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve: After resting, slice the turkey breast and serve while warm.
Notes
- Using a meat thermometer is essential to ensure the turkey breast is fully cooked without drying out.
- Resting the turkey after roasting helps retain its juices, resulting in a moister final dish.
- You can customize the seasoning to your preference by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Letting the turkey come to room temperature before roasting can promote more even cooking.
- Save the pan drippings to make a flavorful gravy or sauce if desired.
