LEMON-HERBED TURKEY BREAST

Lemon-Herbed Turkey Breast image

"This is a family favorite that's also popular with company," notes Alicia Glovor of Sterling, Alaska. "The herbs tucked under the skin give the turkey a wonderful aroma as it's roasting, and the lemon juice adds a subtle hint of citrus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bone-in turkey breast (8-1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings. Spread under turkey skin. , In a small bowl, combine remaining lemon juice and oil; set aside. , Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°; basting every 15-20 minutes with lemon mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges