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Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Lemon and Garlic Recipe

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  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Oven Roasted Turkey Breast recipe delivers a tender, juicy turkey infused with a flavorful blend of butter and aromatic spices. Perfect for a hearty family meal, this simple roasting method produces a golden, savory crust and moist interior, enhanced with fresh lemon, onion, and garlic.

Ingredients

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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
  • 1 onion
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 bulb of garlic

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, positioning the oven rack in a lowered position to ensure even cooking of the turkey breast.
  2. Prepare the Turkey Breast: Place your turkey breast into a 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring it fits comfortably without crowding.
  3. Make the Butter Seasoning: In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in the poultry seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, stirring thoroughly to combine all spices evenly.
  4. Prepare Aromatics: Quarter the onion, slice the lemons, and halve the bulb of garlic. Arrange these aromatics around the turkey breast in the baking dish to infuse flavor during roasting.
  5. Coat the Turkey: Generously coat the turkey breast with the seasoned melted butter mixture, making sure every surface is covered for maximum flavor and browning.
  6. Roast the Turkey: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 2 to 2.5 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature; the turkey is fully cooked when it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the thickest part of the breast.
  7. Rest the Turkey: Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring juicy slices.
  8. Serve: After resting, slice the turkey breast and serve immediately with the roasted aromatics or your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Resting the turkey helps retain moisture and makes slicing easier.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste or add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
  • For a crisper skin, you can broil the turkey for the last 3-5 minutes of roasting, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • Leftover turkey breast can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: oven roasted turkey breast, roasted turkey recipe, juicy turkey breast, holiday turkey, simple turkey recipe, poultry seasoning turkey

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