HERB-ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast image

Provided by jeanien

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 turkey breast, halved, skin on
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 teaspoons fresh sage leaves or 2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Rinse the turkey breast and pat dry. Pull the skin away from the breast without removing it completely. In a small bowl combine the oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper and rub the mixture into the turkey breast under the skin. Then fold the skin back over.
Place in a roasting pan and roast until the juices run clear when pierced with fork and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey registers 170 degrees F, 1 to 1.25 hours.
Let rest, covered or not, for 10 minutes. Prior to carving remove the skin completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.8, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 183.9, Sodium 749.4, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.2, Protein 62.2